Instant Pot Cock-a-Leekie Soup
Cock-a-leekie soup is a traditional Scottish dish made with chicken, prunes, and leeks. This Instant Pot version takes just minutes to prep and cook.
Ingredients
- 4 strips bacon, diced
- 4 leeks, cleaned and sliced, 1/4-inch thickness
- 3 ribs celery, sliced
- 3 carrots, peeled, sliced
- 8 prunes, thinly sliced
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp chicken base, or 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breasts, without skin
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Crusty bread or rolls (optional), for serving
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Sauté: Select the Instant Pot sauté function. When the display reads hot, add the diced bacon. Cook, stirring, for about 4 minutes, or until the bacon is browned. Add the leeks and continue to cook for 2 minutes longer.4 strips bacon | 4 leeks
- Add remaining ingredients: Add the celery, carrots, prunes, chicken broth, chicken base or bouillon, thyme, pepper, and bay leaves to the pot. Stir, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits. Nestle the chicken breasts into the broth.3 ribs celery | 3 carrots | 8 prunes | 6 cups low sodium chicken broth | 2 tsp chicken base | 1/2 tsp dried thyme | 1/4 tsp black pepper | 2 bay leaves | 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
- Pressure cook: Secure the lid and make sure the pressure release valve is in the sealing position. Set the pot to pressure cook (high pressure) for 10 minutes. When the time is up, let the pressure come down naturally for 10 minutes. Carefully move the valve to the venting position to release the remaining pressure.
- Finish the dish: Remove the chicken breast to a plate and dice or shred it. Return the diced chicken to the pot. Remove the bay leaves. Taste and season with kosher salt, as needed.Kosher salt
- Serve: Transfer the soup to bowls and serve with crusty bread or rolls.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 25gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 705mgPotassium: 796mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 4748IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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