Traditional Cock-A-Leekie Soup
(Serves 4-6)
Ingredients:
2-3 leeks (trimmed and chopped)
3 chicken breasts (diced to bite sized)
2 potatoes (diced)
1 carrot (chopped)
1 ½ pints (0.70 ltr) chicken stock
1 onion (sliced)
2 table spoons vegetable oil
½ oz butter
Salt & pepper to season
Preparation:
Add the oil and butter to a hot saucepan along with the chopped chicken pieces and fry for 5 minutes.
Add the chopped onion, potato and leeks then fry for a further 2-3 minutes, adding salt and pepper to season.
Add the ingredients to the slow cooker, then add the stock to the saucepan and bring to the boil.
Add the mix to the slow cooker, along with the chopped carrot and cook on ‘low’ for 5-6 hours.
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