Cock-a-leekie Soup
Chicken and Leek Soup
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, barley, or potato used as thickener. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Scottish food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Scottish chicken and leek soup, served hot. This rich chicken broth features tender pieces of chicken and generous amounts of leeks.
Key ingredients
Chicken stock, chicken breast/thigh, leeks, butter, herbs (parsley, thyme), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, barley, or potato used as thickener. Confirm broth is not thickened with flour or starch. Ask for no prunes if traditionally included, or very few for minimal sweetness.
Watch out for
Leeks (can be high in quantity if not portion-controlled), prunes (if included), hidden thickeners (flour, cornstarch) in restaurant broths.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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