Which Scottish soup's name derives from its main ingredients, chicken and leeks?
Chicken soup egg and even sour cream to their variations of the soup. Traditionally, chicken soup (or broth) in Britain is a clear and watery soup with chunky vegetables (such as carrot, celery and onion), chicken, salt and pepper. However, a thick, creamy variety called cream of chicken soup, which may not contain any vegetable pieces (depending on the recipe), is more popular today. A distinct version from Scotland that has become popular throughout the UK is cock-a-leekie soup, a clear, thin broth of shredded chicken and leeks. In the United States and Canada, chicken soup often has noodles or rice in
Leek soup vichyssoise, which is generally served cold. Leek soup Leek soup is a soup based on potatoes, leeks, stock (usually chicken), and heavy cream. Other ingredients used may be salt and pepper, and various spices. Generally the potatoes are diced and cooked in broth, while the leeks are chopped and sautéed. After this all ingredients are combined and stirred. Chives may be used for garnish. Leek soup is strongly associated with Wales, and is an important item of Welsh cuisine. In Romania, this soup is popular and known as "Ciorbă de praz", and in France it is called "Soupe aux poireaux."