Chicken and Corn Broth With Crispy Onions

DIFFICULTY
Easy Easy
PREP TIME
Under 30 Min. Under 30 Min.
COOK TIME
Under 30 Min. Under 30 Min.
SERVES
2-4 2-4
Chicken and Corn Broth With Crispy Onions
A soul-warming, nourishing golden chicken broth infused with sweet corn, leeks, and thyme – finished with a crunch of crispy onions. Comfort food in its simplest form and perfect for sipping straight from your favourite mug.
Main INGREDIENTS
  • Meat
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Ingredients
Method

Ingredients

  • Olive oil
  • 1 leek, washed and thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 3 free-range chicken thighs
  • 2 corns on the cob
  • 1L chicken stock
  • 10g thyme
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Crispy onions to serve
  • Chopped parsley to serve
  • Method

  • 1
    In a medium pot, heat a splash of oil and gently sauté the leeks and garlic until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • 2
    Add the chicken thighs skin side down and sear until golden. Top with the chicken stock, and thyme. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook gently for 25–30 minutes, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  • 3
    Cook the corn in the hot broth, then remove and cut the corn off the cob, return the corn to the broth.
  • 4
    Remove the chicken thighs, shred the meat using two forks, and return it to the pot. Discard the bones.
  • 5
    Ladle the hot broth into the Le Creuset Stoneware Grand Mugs and top each serving with a generous spoonful of crispy onions and chopped parsley. Optional: Serve with toasted sourdough.