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Cock-a-Leekie Soup

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Cock-a-Leekie Soup

This recipe makes 4 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 320
pro 24 g
total fat 10 g
carb 31 g

You can let winter winds blow if you have a steaming bowl of this chunky chicken soup to ward off the shivers.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cups sliced leeks
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 3/4 cup long grain rice
  • 1 strip lemon peel, (2 inches/5 cm long)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

In large heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook leeks, covered and stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until softened.

Add chicken; cook over medium-high heat, stirring, for about 4 minutes or until no longer pink inside.

Add chicken stock, rice, lemon peel and bay leaf; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

Discard lemon peel and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into warmed bowls; sprinkle with parsley.

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