Name: Cock-a-leekie Soup Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Scottish
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, about 3-4 pounds; 4 leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced; 8 cups chicken broth; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp dried thyme; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 cup cooked rice, for serving (optional); Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

How To Make Cock-a-leekie Soup

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 1 hour 30 minutes

Total: 1 hour 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 whole chicken, about 3-4 pounds
4 leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
8 cups chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup cooked rice, for serving (optional)
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

In a large pot, add the chicken, leeks, chicken broth, bay leaves, and dried thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Remove the meat from the bones and shred into bite-sized pieces. Discard the bones and return the chicken to the pot.
Simmer the soup for an additional 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend together.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley. Add cooked rice, if desired.