Cock-a-leekie is a traditional Scottish soup made with chicken and leeks.
Prep Time::10 mins
Cook Time:: 1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:: 1 hr 40 mins
Servings::12
Ingredients
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
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.
Use tongs to transfer chicken to a cutting board. Discard skin and bones; chop meat into bite-sized pieces and return to the pot.
Add condensed broth, leeks, celery, parsley, salt, pepper, and thyme; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
Unknown Recipe Tip
One pound of peeled, cubed potatoes can be used instead of barley if desired.