Cock-a-Leekie Soup

Cock-a-leekie is a traditional Scottish soup made with chicken and leeks.


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Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 12
Total Time: 1 hrs 40 mins

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 4 pounds chicken thighs, bone in, skin removed

  • 10 cups water

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • ⅓ cup barley

  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken broth

  • 7 medium leeks, sliced

  • 2 stalks celery, thickly sliced

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped


Directions

  1. Place chicken into a large pot; pour in water and add onion and barley. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.

  2. Use tongs to transfer chicken to a cutting board. Discard skin and bones; chop meat into bite-sized pieces and return to the pot.

  3. Add condensed broth, leeks, celery, parsley, salt, pepper, and thyme; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

Tips

One pound of peeled, cubed potatoes can be used instead of barley if desired.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
243 Calories
7g Fat
12g Carbs
32g Protein


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