Best 10 Cream Of Chicken Leek Soup Recipes

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Cream of chicken leek soup is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by many. With its creamy texture, savory flavor, and hearty vegetables, it is the perfect soup to warm you up on a cold day. Whether you are looking for a quick and simple weeknight meal or a dish to serve at a special gathering, this creamy soup is sure to be a hit.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEEKY CHICKEN SOUP



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 large leeks, trimmed, washed, and dried
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 large bay leaf, fresh or dried
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 to 4 garlic cloves, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup dry white wine
1 quart chicken stock
2 cups egg pasta, such as broken egg fettuccine or tagliatelle
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Crusty baguette, sliced
Soft cheese such as goat cheese, Robiola, Camembert or Boursin

Steps:

  • Trim the tough tops and root ends, of the leeks, cut them, lengthwise, in half, then slice them into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Fill a large bowl or sink with water, add the leeks, and separate the slices to let the grit fall away. Remove the leeks with a skimmer and dry them in a salad spinner or on a clean kitchen towel.
  • Put the chicken and bay leaf in a small pan and add water almost to cover. Put the pan over high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and poach the chicken until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the leeks and garlic, season with salt and pepper, to taste, then stir, cover, and cook for 7 to 8 minutes. Add the wine and cook out for 1 minute, then add the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Remove the chicken from the poaching liquid and dice, then stir it into the stock. Strain the poaching liquid and add it to the soup. Add the egg pasta, thyme, and lemon zest. Cook at a low boil until the pasta is tender. Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Ladle the soup into serving bowls.
  • Spread the crusty bread slices with soft cheese and serve with the soup.

CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 medium Spanish onion, chopped
2 stalks celery (with leaves), chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour
7 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
3 sprigs parsley
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
2 3/4 cups cooked, diced chicken
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 1/2 teaspoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrots and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 12 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, for 2 minutes more.
  • Pour in the broth and bring to a boil while whisking constantly. Tie the parsley sprigs, thyme, and bay leaf together with a piece of kitchen twine and add to the soup. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the chicken and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat.
  • Whisk the heavy cream, sherry, and salt into the soup and season with pepper to taste. Remove and discard the herb bundle. Divide among soup bowls, sprinkle the top of each soup with the chopped parsley and serve immediately.

CREAMY LEEK SOUP



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Categories     Blender     Dairy     Herb     Onion     Potato     Vegetable     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 (first course) servings with leftovers

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 medium leeks (3 pound), trimmed, leaving white and pale green parts only, and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
1 small boiling potato (6 ounces)
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 cups chicken stock or reduced-sodium chicken broth (24 fluid ounces)
3 cups water
1 Turkish bay leaf or 1/2 California
1 1/2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chilled heavy cream

Steps:

  • Wash sliced leeks in a large bowl of cold water, agitating them, then lift out and drain well in a colander.
  • Cook leeks, onion, carrot, celery, salt, and pepper in 4 tablespoons butter in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Peel potato and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, then add to onion mixture along with wine, stock, water, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in parsley and simmer soup, uncovered, 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf and keep soup at a bare simmer.
  • Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a 1-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, then add flour and cook roux, whisking, until golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add 2 cups simmering stock (from soup), whisking vigorously (mixture will be thick), then whisk mixture into remaining soup and return to a simmer, whisking.
  • Blend soup in 4 batches in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), about 1 minute per batch, transferring to a 3- to 4-quart saucepan. Reheat if necessary, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Beat cream in a bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until it almost forms soft peaks. Serve soup topped with cream.

CREAMY CHICKEN SOUP



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There's something restorative and satisfying about a homemade chicken soup

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Lunch, Soup

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1kg pack free-range chicken thigh, skin removed
300ml dry white wine
2 large onions, cut into large wedges
4 celery sticks, quartered
3 leeks, quartered
2 sprigs thyme, plus extra leaves for sprinkling
2 bay leaves
½ tsp ground white pepper (optional)
40g plain flour
300ml pot double cream

Steps:

  • Put the chicken thighs in a very large, heavy-based pan and fry for a few mins, turning frequently to lightly colour them. Providing the heat is low, there is no need to add any oil. Pour in the wine, turn up the heat and boil rapidly to evaporate the alcohol. Pile in the veg and herbs, add 1 tsp salt and the white pepper (or you can use black pepper). Pour in 2 litres boiling water. Cover the pan and simmer for 45 mins until the chicken and veg are tender. Take out the bay leaves and thyme sprigs and cool for about 30 mins.
  • Remove chicken from the soup, then strip the meat from the bones. Put all but 140g of the chicken back into the pan. Blitz the soup with a hand blender or in batches in a food processor until very smooth, then return to the pan.
  • Blend the flour and cream together with a couple of ladles of the soup, then stir the creamy mixture into the rest of the soup and heat, stirring continuously until thickened. You can blitz again if it looks a little lumpy. Chop the remaining chicken and stir into the soup. Scatter with thyme leaves, to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

CREAM OF LEEK SOUP



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This soup is super creamy in texture, but it contains no actual cream. The butter and flour mixture -- what's called a roux -- gives it body and silkiness.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
10 sliced medium leeks (white and light-green parts only), rinsed thoroughly after slicing (about 8 cups)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, melt butter over medium. Add leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 minutes.
  • Add flour and cook, stirring, until combined, 1 minute.
  • Whisking constantly, add broth and 1 cup water and bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, 10 minutes. Add tarragon.
  • Transfer mixture to a large bowl. In batches, fill a blender halfway with mixture and puree until smooth; to allow heat to escape, remove cap from hole in lid, cover lid with a dish towel, and hold down firmly while blending. Return soup to pot as pureed.
  • Heat over medium until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper. Thin with broth or water, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 8 g

CREAM OF CHICKEN & LEEK SOUP



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The original recipe came from Super Food Ideas Magazine Aug 2005. I have changed it a little to suit our tastes. This is also lovely left unprocessed.

Provided by Ninna

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 -2 leek, halved & washed (cut into short thin strips)
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup plain flour
1/3 cup evaporated skim milk (can be substituted) or 1/3 cup cream (can be substituted)
6 -8 cups chicken stock
2 -3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add leek, celery & carrot and cook for 6-7 minutes or until soft then remove to plate.
  • Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat until foaming, stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and gradually whisk in cream and stock.
  • Return to heat and stir until mixture comes to the boil.
  • Return vegetables to saucepan.
  • Using a stick blender process until thick and creamy - or use a food processor.
  • Return to heat and add chicken and parsley heat through and serve.

CHICKEN, POTATO, AND LEEK SOUP



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This chicken, potato, and leek soup is my favorite soup. Very comforting.

Provided by georgia

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (2 pound) fryer chicken
3 cups water
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 tablespoon salted butter
3 large leeks, sliced
1 quart heavy cream
2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place chicken, water, and chicken broth in a large, heavy stockpot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until liquid has reduced by about half, chicken is no longer pink at the bone, and the juices run clear, about 1 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken and allow to cool. Strain stock and set aside.
  • Add butter to the stockpot and melt over medium heat. Add leeks and saute until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in cream, potatoes, and reserved stock; cook at a simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile debone the chicken and dice the meat.
  • Add diced chicken to the soup and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 199.8 mg, Fat 53.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 30.4 g, Sodium 557.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CREAMY CHICKEN, LEEK, AND WILD RICE SOUP



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This soup won me 1st prize at our annual soup-off. It is a creamy blend of a leek broth with seasoned chicken and wild rice blend. Served with bread, it is a meal.

Provided by Val-Flowers

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 (1.8 ounce) packages dry leek soup mix
1 cup diced carrots
2 stalks celery, diced
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice mix
8 ounces half-and-half
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Combine chicken stock, water, chicken broth, and soup mix in a large pot over medium heat. Stir until all soup mix is dissolved, and bring to a boil.
  • Add carrots and celery, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add chicken and rice, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add half-and-half and pepper and simmer for 10 more minutes, being very careful it doesn't scorch.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a small pot. Add flour and stir to make a paste. Cook for 1 minute, then slowly add 2 ladles of liquid from the soup; whisk until no lumps remain. Add this mixture to the soup and stir until well combined. Continue to simmer until soup thickens slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 2421.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

WINNING CREAM OF LEEK SOUP



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I got this recipe from an old family friend, who gave me my first batch of leeks, too! This soup quickly became our family favorite. I enjoy making hearty dishes like this one-and I especially like cooking with pork when I can...my husband and I raise hogs.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield about 4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound medium leeks (white portion only)
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 quart chicken stock or 4 bouillon cubes dissolved in 1 quart hot water
1 quart half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cooked potato, diced
1 cup diced fully cooked ham

Steps:

  • Clean leeks carefully, rinsing well to remove soil. Cut into 1/2-in. pieces. Steam in covered container with 1/2 cup water until tender (can do this in microwave); Do not drain. Set aside., Melt butter in a large saucepan; add flour, stirring constantly until smooth. Cook 2-4 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly until flour is thoroughly cooked. Gradually add chicken stock, stirring with wire whisk; bring to boil. Turn heat to low; add cream, seasonings, leeks, potato and ham. Do not boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 570mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CREAM OF LEEK SOUP



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My husband discovered this wonderful soup recipe on a cold winter day. It is wonderful served hot with a slice of french bread or with croutons and bacon bits.-Karen Turner, Grand Junction, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 medium leeks (white portion only)
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 quarts chicken broth
2 cups milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
3 tablespoons minced chives

Steps:

  • Cut leeks into 1/4-in. slices. In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute leeks and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until bubbly. Gradually add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes. , Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender until smooth; return to pan. Add milk and cream; heat through. Garnish with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 756mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: For the best flavor, use fresh leeks, celery, carrots, and herbs. If you don't have fresh leeks, you can use frozen or jarred leeks, but the flavor will be less pronounced.
  • Don't overcook the leeks: Leeks can become tough and stringy if they are overcooked. Cook them just until they are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Use a good quality chicken broth: The chicken broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Look for a broth that is made with real chicken and has a rich flavor.
  • Season the soup to taste: The amount of salt and pepper you add to the soup will depend on your personal preference. Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: Cream of chicken and leek soup is delicious served with a variety of toppings, such as croutons, shredded chicken, or a dollop of sour cream.

Conclusion:

Cream of chicken and leek soup is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit. This soup is perfect for a cold winter day or a quick and easy weeknight meal. With its creamy texture and rich flavor, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying soup, give cream of chicken and leek soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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