Cock-a-Leekie Soup
Cock-a-Leekie Soup is a dish that speaks volumes about Scottish culture, from its charming name to its carefully preserved preparation.
Servings 6 people
Calories 588kcal
Cost $10
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef brisket
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 small chicken
- 2 ¼ leeks cut into 1 ¼-inch pieces
- ½ lb moist prunes pitted
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, pour the stock and place the beef brisket. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Let simmer for 30 minutes.6 cups chicken stock, 1 lb beef brisket
- Add the whole chicken, bring back to a simmer and let simmer for another 30 minutes. Add water to keep the chicken covered during the cooking process as needed.1 small chicken
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, add the leeks and prunes and simmer for another 10 minutes.2 ¼ leeks, ½ lb moist prunes, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Remove the pot from the heat, remove the chicken and the beef from the pot and dismantle them to bite sized pieces. Place equal parts of meat in each serving bowl.
- Serve the soup by pouring some hot liquid with prunes and leeks over the chicken and beef.
Nutrition
Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 1078mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1037IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 4mg