Slow Cooker Chicken and Leeks Soup
Enjoy the comforting, hearty goodness of Slow Cooker Chicken and Leeks Soup, perfect for chilly days!
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds of chicken
- 3 leek(s)
- 1 onion
- 3 carrot(s)
- 3 stalks of celery
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 8 cups of broth
- 2 bay leaf(s)
- 1 teaspoon of thyme
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- parsley
Instructions
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SautéIn a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion, leeks and garlic until slightly browned.
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Transfer the onions, leeks and garlic to the slow cooker. Add chicken thighs, carrots, and celery.
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Pour in chicken broth. Add bay leaves, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
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CookCover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender.
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ShredRemove chicken, shred it, and return it to the slow cooker.
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Adjust seasoning if needed. Discard bay leaves.
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ServeServe hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Sautéing the onions, leeks and garlic briefly before adding to the slow cooker gives the soup an extra rich flavour.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 8 hours
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