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Leek and Potato Soup
Easy 40 min~172 kcal 5/10
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Cock-a-Leekie Soup
A Scottish chicken and leek soup simmered with vegetables and a small amount of prune for a traditional sweet-savory note.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 20 min📖 1 min readServes 6~330 kcal🇬🇧 British🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 60 min cook
- #High Protein
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 1 h 20 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking1 h
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the soup
- 900 gr Chicken thighs
- 4 adet Leeks
- 2 adet Carrots
- 4 adet Parsley stems
- 8 su bardağı(~1600 ml) Water
- 5 adet Dried prunes
General
- 1.2 tatlı kaşığı(~12 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 0.3 demet Parsley
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Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken thighs in a pot with the water, half of the salt, and the black pepper.
- 2
Open and wash between the leek layers, then slice the white and green parts into rings.
- 3
Chop the carrots and parsley stems and add them to the pot.
- 4
Cook the soup over low heat for 45 minutes, until the chicken is tender.
45 min45:00 - 5
Remove the chicken, separate the meat from the bones, and tear it into large pieces.
- 6
Add the chicken meat, dried prunes, and remaining salt to the soup and cook for 12 more minutes.
12 min12:00 - 7
Sprinkle with parsley and serve the cock-a-leekie soup hot.
💡 Tip: Do not discard the green parts of the leeks; once the layers are cleaned, they give the chicken broth clear body.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the soup hot in bowls with optional toasted village bread and lemony greens.
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- Vitamin C
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Nutrition (per serving)
~330
kcal calories
28
g protein
22
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 34%Carbs 27%Fat 39%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Cock-a-Leekie Soup make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Cock-a-Leekie Soup take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 60 minutes; 80 minutes in total.Is Cock-a-Leekie Soup difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Cock-a-Leekie Soup have?
Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 22g, fat: 14g.Is Cock-a-Leekie Soup allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Cock-a-Leekie Soup belong to?
This recipe belongs to British cuisine.How many ingredients does Cock-a-Leekie Soup need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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