Cock-A-Leekie Soup Recipe

Name: Cock-A-Leekie Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, sliced; 8 ounces potatoes, peeled and cubed; 3 leeks, sliced; 8 ½ cups chicken stock; ½ cup white wine; ⅔ cup heavy cream; 2 pinches saffron strands; salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste; chives, chopped to garnish

Servings: persons

2 ounces butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, sliced
8 ounces potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 leeks, sliced
8 ½ cups chicken stock
½ cup white wine
⅔ cup heavy cream
2 pinches saffron strands
salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
chives, chopped to garnish

1
Heat oil and butter in a large pan.
2
Add the onion, potatoes and leeks.
3
Cook gently over a low heat until softened.
4
Add the wine and the saffron and reduce gently.
5
Add the stock and continue to simmer gently until all the vegetables are soft and tender.
6
When slightly cooled blend with a hand blender or food processor.
7
Pass mixture through a sieve into a clean pan.
8
Discard the solid material that remains in the sieve.
9
Add the cream to the pan, warm back through (do not boil).
10
Add seasoning to taste and serve with a few chopped chives on top.

1167

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

160

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, sliced, 8 ounces potatoes, peeled and cubed, and more.

Yes, Cock-A-Leekie Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cock-A-Leekie Soup

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