Ingredients:
- 6 medium sized leeks, well washed and chopped to 3/4-inch lengths
- 1 fresh whole chicken (2-3 lbs)
- 1 bay leaf
Directions:
- Heat the oil in a large stock or soup pan. Add all the vegetables and brown over a medium-high heat for 5 minutes stirring constantly.
- Add the chicken to the pot and enough water to more than cover. Add the bay leaf. Add 6 leek.
- Cover the pot and simmer gently for 1- 1 1/2 hours or until the chicken is falling off the bone Remove the chicken and reserve.
- Continue cooking the broth for 20 minutes to intensify the flavour. Season with salt and pepper.
- Shred some of the reserved chicken meat and add to the finished soup.
- Note: The reserved chicken can also be served as a separate course with boiled potatoes and other fresh vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 499.92 Kcal (2093 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 336.71 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 37.41g | 58% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 170.06mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 173.31mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 385mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 4.34g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 2.71g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.22g | 5% | |
| Protein | 34.62g | 69% | |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin A | 3.5mg | 117% | |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 35.3mg | 4% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 199 Kcal (833 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 134.03 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 14.89g | 58% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 67.7mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 68.99mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 153.25mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 1.73g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 1.08g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.49g | 5% | |
| Protein | 13.78g | 69% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin A | 1.4mg | 117% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 14mg | 4% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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