Name: Chicken Leek Soup with White Wine (Island of Crete-Greece)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 pounds chicken breast; cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 large leek; cut into thin rounds; 4 green onions (scallions); chopped; 4 celery sticks; chopped; 1 small cabbage; cut into thick slices; 1 cup white wine; salt and pepper; to taste; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; pinch of nutmeg; 3 cups water

Chicken Leek Soup with White Wine (Island of Crete-Greece)

Published on October 17, 2016 | In Cretan, Greek | By Koula Barydakis |

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- Prep Time
- 15 Minutes
- Cook Time
- 50 Minutes
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We had this chicken leek soup again last night and my wife asked me “why is this soup so good?”. It’s a question worth exploring because it is the favorite soup in my cooking classes as well. It is so simple and just a scan of the ingredients wouldn’t have me running to make it. But, the blend of chicken sautéed in olive oil, wine, and leeks makes for a delicious combo that is well worth the minimal effort of making it. It is a healing soup and a few weeks ago I made it when Christine and I both had colds. It also works as an opener to a fancy dinner party because of it’s simplicity combined with its rich, flavorful broth.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 pounds chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 large leek, cut into thin rounds
4 green onions (scallions), chopped
4 celery sticks, chopped
1 small cabbage, cut into thick slices
1 cup white wine
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon paprika
pinch of nutmeg
3 cups water

Instructions

In a deep pot, heat the olive oil. Add the chicken and sauté until cooked on the outside. Add the leeks, green onions, and celery. Sauté for 1 minute.
Add cabbage and sauté for a few minutes until fork tender. Add wine, salt, pepper, paprika, nutmeg and water. Mix well.
Cook on low heat for 45 minutes.

Servings : 6
Course : Lunch
Recipe Type : Gluten Free, Soups, Weight Loss
Ingredient : Chicken, Leeks

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Koula Barydakis

Koula Barydakis was born into a long tradition of eating and living Mediterranean on the Greek island of Crete. She is a chef who has worked in many of ...

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