📋 Scottish Cock-a-Leekie Soup
Scottish cock-a-leekie soup is a staple in most Scottish homes. This is an easier quicker version than the traditional recipe taking less than an hour to make!
Servings 8
Calories 191kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 350 g Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts
- 2 L Chicken Stock
- 250 g Leeks shredded
- 50 g Basmati Rice
- 150 g Grated Carrot
- Freshly Ground Salt and Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Freshly Chopped Parsley
Instructions
- Place the chicken breast in the chicken stock, bring to the boil and simmer for about 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through but not rubbery. Remove chicken and place to the side to cool a little.
- Add leeks and rice to the hot stock and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile shred the chicken breast.
- Once leeks and rice are cooked stir in the grated carrot and simmer for a further 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, stir in the shredded chicken and season to taste.
- Serve the soup in bowls garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 433mg | Potassium: 554mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3716IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg