Braveheart Cock-A-Leekie Soup Recipe

Name: Braveheart Cock-A-Leekie Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 pounds chicken, whole cut into 8 pieces; 1 pound beef shanks cut into 1-inch-pieces; 6 cups chicken broth; 3 ounces bacon thick cut; 1 tablespoon thyme; 1 each bay leaves; 3/4 cups pearl barley; 1 1/2 cups leeks white part only; 2 tablespoons parsley leaves chopped; 1 x salt to taste; 1 x black pepper to taste, freshly ground

Servings: persons

3 1/2 pounds chicken, whole cut into 8 pieces
1 pound beef shanks cut into 1-inch-pieces
6 cups chicken broth
3 ounces bacon thick cut
1 tablespoon thyme
1 each bay leaves
3/4 cups pearl barley
1 1/2 cups leeks white part only
2 tablespoons parsley leaves chopped
1 x salt to taste
1 x black pepper to taste, freshly ground

1
Put the chicken, beef, stock, bacon, thyme, and bay leaf in a large, heavy pot and bring to a boil.
2
Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
3
Meanwhile boil barley in 1 1/2 cups water for 10 minutes.
4
Drain and set aside.
5
Remove chicken from the pot.
6
When cool enoguh to handle, debone and set aside.
7
Add leeks and barley to the pot, and simmer 15 minutes.
8
Remove beef shanks and debone.
9
Chop meat coarsely, and return to the pot along with the chicken.
10
Simmer covered for 5 minutes more.
11
Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with parsley.
12
Nutritional info per serving: 626 cal; 65g pro, 32g carb, 25g fat (37%)

1662

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

273

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 pounds chicken, whole cut into 8 pieces, 1 pound beef shanks cut into 1-inch-pieces, 6 cups chicken broth, 3 ounces bacon thick cut, and more.

Yes, Braveheart Cock-A-Leekie Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braveheart Cock-A-Leekie Soup

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