Scottish Chicken and Leek Soup
Cock-a-leekie soup combines tender chicken and abundant leeks in a hearty chicken broth thickened with barley. Onion, celery, parsley, and thyme add savory herbal depth, while black pepper and salt round out the flavor. Serve it warm as a comforting lunch or a substantial starter on a cool day.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Scottish Chicken and Leek Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 41
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Place chicken into a large pot; pour in water and add onion and barley. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
- 2
Use tongs to transfer chicken to a cutting board. Discard the skin and bones; chop the meat into bite-sized pieces and return it to the pot.
- 3
Add condensed broth, leeks, celery, parsley, salt, pepper, and thyme; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 346.11 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 21.6 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 14.02 g 5%
- Total Fat 21.96 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 6.16 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 130.42 mg High 43%
- Sodium 304.33 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 5.24 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 8.54 g --
- Added Sugars 8.3 g Moderate 17%
- Calcium 9.65 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.23 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 66.0 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 6.51 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.11 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Scottish Chicken and Leek Soup is made with 12 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barley, Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, and Celery. Each serving provides about 346.11 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Scottish Chicken and Leek Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Barley, Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Celery, Chicken Broth. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Scottish Chicken and Leek Soup?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 346.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Scottish Chicken and Leek Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Scottish Chicken and Leek Soup healthy?
- Scottish Chicken and Leek Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 346.11 calories and 21.6 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 304.33 mg (13% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.16 g (31% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.3 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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