Cock-a-Leekie
A soup made with chicken broth and leeks.
The name of this traditional Scottish soup derives from the custom that the losing bird in a cockfight was plucked, dismembered, then stewed with leeks for the spectators to share following the fight. Prunes were originally added to cut the sometimes bitter taste of the leek. According to the tradition, this soup requires slow cooking and a very old bird, preferably a rooster. This modern version uses regular chicken and homemade chicken broth.
Ingredients
| 2 | leeks | 600 g | |
| 750 mL | Homemade Chicken Broth | 3 cups | |
| 1 1/2 cup | Homemade Boiled Chicken | ||
| 1 pinch | salt [optional] | 0.2 g | |
| ground pepper to taste [optional] | |||
| 1 tbsp | Italian parsley, fresh, chopped [optional] | 5 g | |
| 4 | pitted prunes | 2 tbsp |
Before you start
A homemade chicken broth with reserved shredded meat is needed for this recipe.
Method
- Prepare the leeks: Keep only the white and light green parts then slice them thin. Put the leeks in a saucepan with the homemade chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 min, until the leeks are soft.
- Add the previously prepared shredded chicken meat, then simmer a couple minutes longer. Adjust the seasoning.
- For each serving, place a prune in a soup bowl, pour over the soup, garnish with the chopped parsley then serve.
Nutrition Facts Table
per 1 serving (70g)
|
Amount % Daily Value |
|
Calories 160 |
|
Fat 5 g 8 % |
|
Saturated
1.4 g
7 % |
|
Cholesterol 40 mg |
|
Sodium 190 mg 8 % |
|
Carbohydrate 15 g 5 % |
|
Fibre 2 g 9 % |
|
Sugars 4 g |
|
Net Carbs 13 g |
|
Protein 14 g |
|
Vitamin A 38 % |
|
Vitamin C 11 % |
|
Calcium 4 % |
|
Iron 12 % |
Claims
This recipe is :- Diet-related health claims :
- Heart-healthy
- Excellent source of :
- Niacin, Vitamin A
- Good source of :
- Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B6
- Source of :
- Copper, Fibre, Folacin, Iron, Magnesium, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Zinc
- Low :
- Saturated Fat
- Free :
- Added Sugar, Trans Fat
DIABETES Exchange
| Food Group | Exchanges |
|---|---|
| Fruits | 0 |
| Vegetables | 2 |
| Meat and Alternatives | 1 ½ |
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