Cock-a-Leekie Soup

Cock-a-Leekie Soup
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 40 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    253

A soul-warming rendition of the classic Scottish soup, Cock-a-Leekie. This version boasts tender chicken, sweet leeks, and a depth of flavor that will transport you to the Scottish Highlands.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    12 g
  • Cholesterol
    126 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    32 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    503 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, combine the chicken thighs, water, onion, and barley. (5 min)

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Recipe View 1 hrs Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and gently simmer for 1 hour. (60 min)

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Recipe View 5 mins Using tongs, carefully transfer the chicken thighs to a cutting board. Allow to cool slightly. (5 min)

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Recipe View 10 mins Discard the skin and bones from the chicken. Chop the chicken meat into bite-sized pieces and return it to the pot. (10 min)

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Recipe View 5 mins Stir in the condensed chicken broth, sliced leeks, celery, parsley, salt, pepper, and chopped thyme. (5 min)

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Recipe View 30 mins Return the soup to a simmer, cover, and cook until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded, about 30 minutes. (30 min)

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Recipe View Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh parsley, if desired.

For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken stock instead of water and condensed broth.
Be sure to thoroughly clean the leeks, as they tend to trap dirt between their layers.
If you prefer a thicker soup, you can blend a portion of it before serving.
A bay leaf added during the initial simmer can also enhance the depth of flavor.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 84 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Cruz Funk

    I added a carrot for extra flavor and color. It was a great addition!

  • Angeline Fisher

    Cleaning the leeks was a bit of a pain, but the soup was well worth the effort.

  • Adrien Stokes

    I followed the recipe exactly, and it was perfect. The leeks added such a nice sweetness to the soup.

  • Freda Murphy

    This was so easy to make and tasted incredible! My family loved it, and it's become a regular on our dinner rotation.

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