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Savory Apple Chicken Soup 🍏

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Chicken Soup with Apples and Leeks Recipe

🍲 Description: This Chicken Soup with Apples and Leeks recipe brings together tender chicken, crisp apples, and savory leeks in a delightful fusion of flavors. Perfect for a cozy night in or for sharing with loved ones, this soup is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.

  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Prep Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Servings: 6
  • Calories: 515.4 per serving
  • Fat Content: 32.1g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 11.6g
  • Cholesterol Content: 145.8mg
  • Sodium Content: 297.5mg
  • Carbohydrate Content: 22.3g
  • Fiber Content: 1.9g
  • Sugar Content: 12.9g
  • Protein Content: 32.8g

Ingredients:

Quantity Ingredient
1 Chicken
3 Leeks
2 Granny Smith Apples
1 Vinegar
1/2 Calvados
3 Heavy Cream
3 Chicken Broth
1/2 Butter
Salt
Pepper
Apple Juice
Mushroom (optional)
Curry Powder (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Season the Chicken: Start by seasoning the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.

  2. Saute the Chicken: Melt the butter over medium heat in a sautΓ© pan just large enough to hold the chicken. Add the seasoned chicken, skin side down, and cook for about eight minutes over medium heat. If the butter in the pan starts to brown, lower the heat slightly. Turn the chicken and lightly sautΓ© for five minutes more. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and place it in a bowl.

  3. Prepare the Leeks: If the butter in the sautΓ© pan has burned, pour it out and replace it with two tablespoons of fresh butter. Add the leeks and cook them for 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally until they are soft but not browned.

  4. Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the leeks. Add the diced apples, apple juice, vinegar, and chicken broth.

  5. Simmer the Soup: Bring the liquids to a slow simmer. Use a ladle to skim off any fat or froth that floats to the top. Cover the pot and simmer the chicken gently for 10-15 minutes, or until it is completely cooked.

  6. Prepare the Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the soup and let it cool slightly. Discard the skin and bones, then cut the meat into half-inch chunks.

  7. Enhance the Soup: Skim off any fat that has formed on the surface of the soup. Add the Calvados and heavy cream, then bring the soup to a simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  8. Final Touches: Heat the chunks of chicken in the soup for two minutes. Serve immediately in hot bowls.

Suggestions and Variations:

  • For added depth of flavor, try adding a cup of sliced mushrooms along with the apples. The earthy taste of mushrooms complements the other ingredients and makes the soup more hearty.

  • Experiment with adding curry powder to the soup for a spicy kick. Gently cook a tablespoon of curry powder in a tablespoon of butter, then stir it into the soup shortly before serving.

Enjoy this comforting Chicken Soup with Apples and Leeks, perfect for any occasion!

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