Cock-a-Leekie Soup

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Cock-a-leekie is a traditional Scottish soup made with chicken and leeks.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 4 pounds chicken thighs, bone in, skin removed

  • 10 cups water

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 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

  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.

  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.

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

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Recipe Tip

One pound of peeled, cubed potatoes can be used instead of barley if desired.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

243 Calories
7g Fat
12g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 243
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 126mg 42%
Sodium 503mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 32g 65%
Vitamin C 8mg 8%
Calcium 61mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 544mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.