Cock-a-Leekie Soup

Scottish cock-a-leekie soup has many variations, but most of them feature leeks simmered in chicken stock. This version is thickened with barley.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Calories: 243 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 10 cups water
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, thickly sliced
• 4 pounds chicken thighs, bone in, skin removed
• 1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.33333334326744 cup barley
• 7 medium leeks, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

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