Cock-A-Leekie Soup Recipe

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Cock-A-Leekie Soup
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Ingredients:

  • 4 large leeks
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp butter or 2 tbsp chicken fat
  • 3/4 cup prune, diced (optional)
  • salt and pepper

Directions:

  1. Remove root end and most of the green portions of the leeks. Cut in half and wash well. Slice in 1/8 inch slices.
  2. Boil water over medium-high heat and add salt and leeks. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes until tender.
  3. Add broth, nutmeg, and butter. Bring to a boil over medium-high again.
  4. Reduce to low. Stir in cream. Add chicken and prunes if desired. Adjust seasoning, and warm through.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 628.86 Kcal (2633 kJ)
Calories from fat 208.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.16g 36%
Cholesterol 60.05mg 20%
Sodium 1367.5mg 57%
Potassium 1345.15mg 29%
Total Carbs 94.38g 31%
Sugars 47.46g 190%
Dietary Fiber 5.03g 20%
Protein 15.89g 32%
Vitamin C 15.1mg 25%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 5.6mg 31%
Calcium 130.4mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 114.71 Kcal (480 kJ)
Calories from fat 38.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.22g 36%
Cholesterol 10.95mg 20%
Sodium 249.44mg 57%
Potassium 245.36mg 29%
Total Carbs 17.21g 31%
Sugars 8.66g 190%
Dietary Fiber 0.92g 20%
Protein 2.9g 32%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 25%
Iron 1mg 31%
Calcium 23.8mg 13%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.7
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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