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Cock-a-leekie soup

Cock-a-leekie soup is an easy Scottish leek and chicken soup with simple, comforting flavors. It's great to warm you up on a cold day.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 approx
Calories: 233 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Lunch
Cuisine: Scottish

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup rice suggest basmati
  • 12 oz leeks (1 to 2 leeks, depending on size)
  • 5 cups chicken stock homemade if at all possible, or at least low sodium
  • ½ cup cooked chicken (½ cup is approx 3oz) chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Wash the leek well and remove the outer layer and base. Cut the leek into medium slices.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

  • Instead of rice, you can use barley but it will take longer to cook (nearly double the time). You can top the soup with sliced prunes, if you like. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 233kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 447mg (19%) Potassium 491mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1418IU (28%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4approx

Amount Per Serving

Calories 233

% 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.