Chicken and Leek Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 tbsp vegetable oil
6 medium sized leeks, well washed and chopped to 3/4-inch lengths
3 medium sized carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 stick celery, washed and coarsely chopped
1 fresh whole chicken (2-3 lbs)
1 bay leaf
salt
crushed black pepper

Directions:

Heat the oil in a large stock or soup pan. Add all the vegetables and brown over a medium-high heat for 5 minutes stirring constantly.
Add the chicken to the pot and enough water to more than cover. Add the bay leaf. Add 6 leek.
Cover the pot and simmer gently for 1- 1 1/2 hours or until the chicken is falling off the bone Remove the chicken and reserve.
Continue cooking the broth for 20 minutes to intensify the flavour. Season with salt and pepper.
Shred some of the reserved chicken meat and add to the finished soup.
Note: The reserved chicken can also be served as a separate course with boiled potatoes and other fresh vegetables.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	499.92 Kcal (2093 kJ)
Calories from fat	336.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	37.41g	58%
Cholesterol	170.06mg	57%
Sodium	173.31mg	7%
Potassium	385mg	8%
Total Carbs	4.34g	1%
Sugars	2.71g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.22g	5%
Protein	34.62g	69%
Vitamin C	9mg	15%
Vitamin A	3.5mg	117%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	35.3mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	199 Kcal (833 kJ)
Calories from fat	134.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.89g	58%
Cholesterol	67.7mg	57%
Sodium	68.99mg	7%
Potassium	153.25mg	8%
Total Carbs	1.73g	1%
Sugars	1.08g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.49g	5%
Protein	13.78g	69%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	15%
Vitamin A	1.4mg	117%
Iron	0.8mg	11%
Calcium	14mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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Weightwatchers Points

12.9

Points
13

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Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium

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