Cock-a-Leekie Soup for Burns Night
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Cock-a-Leekie Soup for Burns Night
Description
This soup starts by boiling whole chicken with giblets in salted water, creating a rich, flavorful broth. After cooking for about 1½ hours and skimming impurities, the chicken is removed, and the broth strained. Rice is added to the broth and simmered to cook and slightly thicken the soup.
Leeks sliced into rounds are added later and cooked until tender, infusing the soup with their mild onion flavor. Optional prunes may be added for a gentle sweetness balancing the savory broth. Seasonings such as black pepper and low-sodium chicken bouillon adjust the flavor to taste.
Cock-a-Leekie soup is often enjoyed as a warming first course, particularly on Burns Night in Scottish tradition, pairing well with crusty bread. The clear, hearty broth with chicken pieces and vegetables creates a comforting, classic soup experience.
The prunes are optional and can be omitted for a more traditional savory profile. Using organic ingredients, though not required, may enhance the flavor.
Ingredients
- 64 oz chicken with giblets weight is unimportant, organic
- 2 tsp salt or Kosher salt, sea salt
- 16 oz leek organic, sliced into rounds and washed thoroughly
- 3 Tbsp rice
- 1 tsp Better Than Bouillon (chicken- low sodium, as needed)
- 1 cup prunes (optional)
- 1 tsp black pepper (as needed)
Instructions
- Boil the chicken and giblets in 8 cups (2 liters) of water or more, as needed, with the salt for about 1 ½ hours, skimming as needed.
- Remove the chicken and strain the broth. (Use the chicken for another recipe.) Put back into the pot, add the rice and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Add the leeks and simmer until the rice and leeks are ready. Check for seasoning and add salt, bouillon and pepper as needed.
Notes
- Prunes add a subtle sweetness but are optional and can be left out.
- Skim the broth during cooking to maintain a clear soup base.
- Serve with crusty bread for a traditional meal.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 bowl | |
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 656mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1116IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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