SMOKED CHICKEN SOUP WITH FENNEL AND SPAETZLE

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Smoked Chicken Soup With Fennel And Spaetzle image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 10m

Yield Eight servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 quart chicken stock or consomme
1 1/2 pounds smoked chicken, cut in 3/4-inch dice
1 1/2 cups leeks, cut in 1/2-inch dice
Prepared fennel (see recipe)
Salt and pepper to taste
3 1/2 to 4 cups cooked spaetzel (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Using a six-quart saucepan, combine the chicken stock, chicken and leeks. Simmer, covered, for five minutes, or until the leeks are tender.
  • Add the fennel and simmer two minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Just before serving, add the spaetzel. Bring to a simmer until heated through.

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