Leek, smoked chicken and cabbage soup
Ingredients
- 45ml (3 tbsp) olive oil
 - 6 young leeks, washed and sliced (white part only)
 - 1 small white onion, finely chopped
 - 2 garlic cloves, crushed
 - 2L good quality chicken stock
 - 4 smoked chicken breasts, finely sliced
 - 2 baby cabbages, thinly sliced
 - salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
 - olive oil, to serve
 
Instructions
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															Heat the oil in a medium saucepan.
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															Sauté the leeks and onion until translucent, about 5 – 8 minutes, and add the garlic.
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															Add the stock to the saucepan and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
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															Add the chicken and cabbage and simmer for a further 10 minutes. Season.
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		Ladle into warm bowls and drizzle with the olive oil before serving.

                                							





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