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creamy French tarragon chicken soup with leeks and shredded chicken in a wide horizontal shot in a bowl, fresh tarragon leaves on top, soft natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

French Tarragon Chicken Soup

Chicken and leeks in a creamy white wine broth with fresh tarragon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb chicken breast
  • 2 leeks sliced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp fresh tarragon chopped

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a pot and saute the leeks until soft.
  2. Sprinkle in the flour and stir 1 minute, then deglaze with the white wine.
  3. Add the broth and chicken and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and tarragon, warm through, and serve.

Notes

Tarragon has a gentle anise note, so add it at the end to keep it fresh.