Smoked Chicken Soup With Fennel And Spaetzle

Name: Smoked Chicken Soup With Fennel And Spaetzle
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 quart chicken stock or consomme; 1 ½ pounds smoked chicken, cut in ¾-inch dice; 1 ½ cups leeks, cut in ½-inch dice; Prepared fennel (see recipe); Salt and pepper to taste; 3 ½ to 4 cups cooked spaetzel (see recipe)

By Marian Burros

Updated August 17, 2015

Total Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 4(11)
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Ingredients

Yield:Eight servings

1 quart chicken stock or consomme
1 ½ pounds smoked chicken, cut in ¾-inch dice
1 ½ cups leeks, cut in ½-inch dice
Prepared fennel (see recipe)
Salt and pepper to taste
3 ½ to 4 cups cooked spaetzel (see recipe)

Ingredient Substitution Guide

Preparation

Step 1
Using a six-quart saucepan, combine the chicken stock, chicken and leeks. Simmer, covered, for five minutes, or until the leeks are tender.
Step 2
Add the fennel and simmer two minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Just before serving, add the spaetzel. Bring to a simmer until heated through.