COCK-A-LEEKIE (CHICKEN AND LEEK SOUP)

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Make and share this Cock-a-Leekie (Chicken and Leek Soup) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 lbs frying chickens, cut up
4 cups water
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1/2 cup barley
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups leeks, with tops (sliced and cleaned very well)

Steps:

  • Heat all ingredients except leeks to boiling in large stockpot or Dutch oven.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Add leeks.
  • Bring back to a boil; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer until thickest pieces of chicken are done, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from broth and cool slightly; remove chicken from bones and skin.
  • Skim fat from both and remove bay leaf.
  • Cut chicken into 1 inch pieces and return to broth.
  • Heat about 5 minutes; serve.

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