CHICKEN MUSHROOM SOUP WITH LEEKS

Chicken Mushroom Soup with Leeks image

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 5 oz each), cut into bite-sized pieces
1 large leek, white part only, trimmed and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
3 sage leaves
Pinch of nutmeg
1 1/2 lb mixed fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
2 qt low-sodium chicken broth
2 to 3 tbsp dry sherry
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Chopped parsley

Steps:

In a large soup pot, heat 1 1/2 tbsp oil on medium heat and sauté chicken 3 or 4 minutes or until opaque. Remove chicken from pot and add remaining 1 1/2 tbsp oil, leek, garlic, sage and nutmeg. Cook until leek is soft, 2 or 3 minutes. Transfer mixture to a small bowl, leaving excess oil in pot, and set aside. Add mushrooms to pot and cook until golden brown. Return chicken and leek mixture to pot, salt and pepper to taste and sauté about 5 minutes. Pour in broth and sherry and bring to a simmer. Add cornstarch mixture and simmer 2 or 3 minutes more. Pour soup into 4 large bowls and garnish with parsley to taste. Serve immediately.