cock-a-leekie with tender prunes

Name: Cock-a-Leekie with Tender Prunes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 4 - chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless, cubed; 3 box(es) chicken stock; 1 cup(s) pearl barley, uncooked; 2 teaspoon(s) thyme, dried; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 6 - carrot, sliced; 8 - juniper berries, crushed; 3 large leeks; 1 cup(s) dried plums (purnes) ,chopped

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Charlotte Chaffin

Columbia, SC

Updated on Jun 11, 2012

Classic Scottish Soup. Sounds funny, but really good! I always use more juniper berries just because we like them.

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prep time 25 Min

cook time 40 Min

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yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
4 - chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless, cubed
3 boxes chicken stock
1 cup pearl barley, uncooked
2 teaspoons thyme, dried
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 - carrot, sliced
8 - juniper berries, crushed
3 large leeks
1 cup dried plums (purnes) ,chopped

How To Make cock-a-leekie with tender prunes

Step 1

In soup pot, heat olive oil, add chicken and brown. Add salt, pepper,garlic. Stir in broth, barley, thyme, juniper berries,and carrots. bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer about 25 min~ until barley is tender.

Step 2

Add leeks and prunes. Cover and simmer for another 15 min, until leeks are tender. Serve and enjoy.
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