Cock-a-Leekie Soup

Name: Cock-a-Leekie Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 100 min
Ingredients: 4 pounds chicken thighs, bone in, skin removed; 10 cups water; 1 medium onion, chopped; 0.33333334326744 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; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped

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

Recipe by briony

Updated on November 14, 2022

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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

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.

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Tips

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

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
Vitamin C 8mg	38%
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.