Cock a Leekie Soup

Traditional Scots soup of chicken and leeks. One pound of potatoes, peeled and cubed, could be substituted for the barley, if desired.

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

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 onion, chopped
• 10 cups water
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 stalks celery, thickly sliced
• ⅓ cup barley
• 4 pounds chicken thighs, bone in, skin removed
• 7 leeks, sliced
• 1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot over high heat, combine the chicken, water, onion and barley. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour. Remove chicken, discard the bones and skin, chop meat into bite size pieces and return to the pot.

Step 2

Add the chicken broth, leeks, celery, thyme, parsley, salt and ground black pepper. Simmer for 30 more minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.