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Chicken, leeks and stock simmered into a simple soup.
Equipment: Large saucepan
Measures and names
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, or 4 thighs
- 2 leeks, sliced
- 1 litre chicken stock
Optional extras
- A knob of butter
- A sprig of thyme
- Black pepper
- A splash of cream
Method
- Simmer the chicken in the stock for 15 minutes. Lift out and shred.
- Add the leeks and simmer for 10 minutes until soft. Return the chicken and season.
Swaps and tips
Use a stock cube if you don't have fresh stock. Check stock cubes for gluten.
Nutrition estimated, per serving
| Protein | Carbs | Fibre | Fat | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 g | 7 g | 2 g | 5 g | 190 kcal |
Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.
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