Cock-A-Leekie Soup Recipe

Name: Cock-A-Leekie Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 clove garlic minced; 3 slices bacon nice fatty, diced; 1/2 chicken about 2 lbs.; 5 cups chicken stock or 6 of, and or water; 6 leeks white and green parts chopped; 1 leaf parsley and thyme; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 6 potatoes quartered; 1 handful pitted dates

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic minced
3 slices bacon nice fatty, diced
1/2 chicken about 2 lbs.
5 cups chicken stock or 6 of, and or water
6 leeks white and green parts chopped
1 leaf parsley and thyme
1 teaspoon brown sugar
6 potatoes quartered
1 handful pitted dates

1
Heat olive oil in big soup pan.
2
Add garlic and bacon and saute for 2 or 3 minutes (you don't want to crisp the bacon, just release some of the fat and get it started.)
3
Add the 1/2 chicken as a whole (skin and all - for the sake of flavour.)
4
Add stock/water.
5
Bring to a boil and ladle off any scum.
6
Add leeks and potato.
7
Add garni.
8
Add brown sugar.
9
Reduce heat to a simmer.
10
Simmer for 2-3 hours (add dates in the last hour to 30 minutes.)
11
When the chicken is falling off the bone remove it and strip the meat from the bones, chop into bite sized chunks and add back to soup.

801

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

109

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 clove garlic minced, 3 slices bacon nice fatty, diced, 1/2 chicken about 2 lbs., and more.

Yes, 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.

Cock-A-Leekie Soup

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