Cockaleekie Soup

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This cock-a-leekie soup cooks low and slow on the stovetop, resulting in a filling winter dish. Serve with crusty bread on a cold day. This recipe will make enough to give some to your neighbors and friends.

Submitted by Thrillqill
Updated on February 18, 2024
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 20 cups water

  • 1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken

  • ½ white onion, chopped

  • 2 large carrots, chopped

  • 2 celery ribs, chopped

  • 6 large leeks, cut into 1-inch chunks, or more to taste

  • ⅔ cup pearl barley

  • 1 teaspoon celery seed

  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Bring water to a boil in a large stockpot. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  2. Remove chicken, keeping water in the stock pot, and let cool. Discard skin, pull meat from bones, and put bones back into the stockpot. Add onion, carrots, and celery; boil the stock for about 1 hour.

  3. Meanwhile, soak leeks in a bowl of water, about 10 minutes; drain.

  4. When the stock is done, remove bones and vegetables using a slotted spoon; discard.

  5. Add chicken meat, leeks, barley, celery seed, cloves, salt, and black pepper to stock. Simmer until barley is tender and the flavors have blended, about 1 hour.

Recipe Tip

For a headier stew, add two diced parsnips or potatoes. For a lighter stew, exclude the barley and cut the cooking time in half.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

285 Calories
18g Fat
20g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 285
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 266mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 11g 22%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 79mg 6%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 317mg 7%

* 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.