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Poached Cod with Aromatic Leek and Yam Soup
This elegant main course features delicate cod fillets gently poached in a light, aromatic broth brimming with tender leeks and yams. Finished with fresh chives, this dish is a delicious and nourishing option, adhering to Mediterranean, Gluten-Free, and Low-Salicylate dietary guidelines.
55 min4 servingsmediterraneanmain course
mediterranean
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Calories228
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g12%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 586mg25%
Total Carbohydrate 33g12%
Dietary Fiber 0g1%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 3g6%
Calcium 6.9mg1%
Iron 0.12mg1%
Potassium 79mg2%
Vitamin A 65mcg7%
Vitamin C 4.4mg5%
Vitamin B6 0.01mg1%
Vitamin E 1.7mg12%
Vitamin K 16mcg13%
Magnesium 11mg3%
Zinc 0.4mg4%
Folate 7.9mcg2%
Estimated nutrition — not all ingredients could be calculated.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients
- 4 fillets cod
- 2 large leeks
- 2 large yams
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp safflower oil
- 1 small shallot
- 1 rib celery rib
- 2 tbsp fresh chives
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp parsley flakes
- 0.25 cup short grain rice
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- 1In a large pot, melt unsalted butter with Safflower Oil over medium heat. Add sliced leeks, minced shallot, and diced celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2Stir in diced yams, short grain rice, chicken broth, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until yams and rice are tender. Season with salt, garlic powder, and parsley flakes.
- 3Gently place cod fillets into the simmering broth. Cover and poach for 5-8 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- 4Carefully remove the cod fillets to avoid breaking. Stir rice vinegar and 2 tbsp fresh chives into the soup.
- 5Ladle the soup into bowls, place a poached cod fillet in each, and garnish with additional fresh chives before serving.
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