Cock a Leekie Soup Recipe
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Cock a Leekie Soup

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (24)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds chicken thighs, bone in, skin removed
  • 10 cups water
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/3 cup barley
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
  • 7 leeks, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, thickly sliced
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  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.
  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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 243 | Total Fat: 6.5g | Cholesterol: 126mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2004 by ANNETTE JENSEN   view full review
Wonderful flavor but I felt it didn't have enough body so I added 5-medium sized potatoes....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by JDAVIS3662   view full review
This was very good, and easy, but with all the onions and leeks I wouldn't recommend it before...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Barbara Tantrum   view full review
very good soup, my friends loved it. I didn't use quite as much leeks as called for because...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2005 by TERESEMARY   view full review
I also add more barley as stated. I like this soup with cubed potaoes and a squeeze of lemon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2005 by JuiceMom   view full review
This really good. I will definately make this again. I thought 1/3 cup of barley would not be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SHEZ99   view full review
Added potatoes as well,very nice flavour. The leeks I used were small so the onion flavour was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2006 by Karen   view full review
Pretty good, but could use to be simmered for a couple hours.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2004 by kiknback   view full review
Excellent soup. I used five large leeks, no room for more!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2004 by carolinagirl268   view full review
We found this soup to be easy to make but on the boring side. OK if you are looking for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2005 by MISEDUCATEDME   view full review
Nice change from the ordinary. Very good. Thank you for the recipe!

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