Cock-a-leekie (Noun)
Meaning
Soup made from chicken boiled with leeks.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The traditional Scottish soup cock-a-leekie is made from chicken and leeks that have been boiled together in a flavorful broth.
- She carefully chopped the leeks before adding them to the cock-a-leekie soup her grandmother had taught her to make.
- At the restaurant, the cock-a-leekie soup was a favorite among locals and tourists alike.
- To serve, ladle the cock-a-leekie into bowls and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for garnish.
- The family gathered around the table to enjoy a warm and comforting bowl of cock-a-leekie on a cold winter evening.