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Slow Cooker Chicken And Leeks Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken and Leeks Soup

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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

  1. Sautรฉ
    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sautรฉ chopped onion, leeks and garlic until slightly browned.
  2. Transfer the onions, leeks and garlic to the slow cooker. Add chicken thighs, carrots, and celery.
  3. Pour in chicken broth. Add bay leaves, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cook
    Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender.
  5. Shred
    Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the slow cooker.
  6. Adjust seasoning if needed. Discard bay leaves.
  7. Serve
    Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Sautรฉing the onions, leeks and garlic briefly before adding to the slow cooker gives the soup an extra rich flavour.

  • Author: Queen of Tarts - Admin
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 8 hours