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cock--a--leekie soup

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Eddie Jordan
Bristow, OK

This is a Irish soup that was given to me by a friend. It has a wonderful flavor. COOKBOOK RECIPE

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For cock--a--leekie soup

  • 3 lb
    chicken cut up
  • 4 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    finely chopped carrots
  • 1/2 c
    finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 c
    finely chopped onion
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 2 md
    leeks thinly sliced
  • 2
    potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1/2 c
    barley
  • 1/2 c
    pitted dried prunes snipped
  • 2 c
    light cream

How To Make cock--a--leekie soup

  • 1
    Combine chicken, water, carrot, celery, onion, salt pepper, and bay leaf in a large saucepan Bring to a boil. reduce heat
  • 2
    Cover and simmer about 25 minutes or until chicken is tender
  • 3
    Remove chicken pieces from broth Skim off fat. When chicken is cool enough to handle remove from bone and discard skin and bone. Remove bay leaf and cut up chicken
  • 4
    Add chicken and remaining ingredients except cream to broth.
  • 5
    Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender about 20 minutes. Stir in cream. heat and serve.
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