Cock-a-leekie soup
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Cock-a-leekie soup
Description
Cock-a-leekie soup begins with rinsed rice simmered in chicken stock along with sliced leeks until the rice is cooked through and the leeks have softened. The use of basmati rice provides a light, fragrant texture that blends well with the broth. Chopped cooked chicken is placed at the bottom of serving bowls and topped with the hot leek and rice soup to distribute protein evenly.
The flavor is mild and savory, highlighting the freshness of the chicken stock and the delicate vegetal sweetness of leeks. Seasoning with salt and black pepper rounds out the broth without overwhelming its gentle flavors. This classic soup offers a warming, nourishing quality with a balanced texture from soft rice and tender chicken pieces.
Alternative grains such as barley can be used for a heartier texture but require longer cooking. The soup can be garnished with sliced prunes for a touch of sweetness if desired. It is ideal as a light, restorative meal or starter served warm.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup rice suggest basmati
- 12 oz leek 1 to 2 leeks, depending on size
- 5 cups chicken stock homemade if at all possible, or at least low sodium
- ½ cup chicken ½ cup is approx 3oz) chopped, cooked
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice well in cold water - put it in a bowl or pot with some water and agitate it so that the water becomes cloudy. Drain then repeat. Drain again.
- Wash the leek well and remove the outer layer and base. Cut the leek into medium slices.
- Put the rice, leek and stock in a pot and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat slightly and simmer around 10 minutes until the rice has cooked through. Season the broth to taste.
- Put some chopped chicken in the bottom of each bowl and top with the soup, making sure each has a roughly equal amount of rice and leeks. Serve warm.
Notes
- Barley can be substituted for rice, but it will nearly double the cooking time.
- Optionally, top the soup with sliced prunes to introduce a subtle sweetness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4approx
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 447mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 491mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1418IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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