COCK-A-LEEKIE

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Categories     Low Sodium     Simmer     Boil

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 pounds skinless chicken thighs (on the bone; 4 pieces)
1 1/4 pounds skinless chicken breast halves (on the bone; 3 pieces)
4 14 1/2-ounce cans low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat
2 cups white wine or water
2 large celery ribs, halved crosswise
1 large carrot, peeled
2 large garlic cloves, peeled
6 leeks, white and light-green parts only, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
12 pitted prunes, quartered (2/3 cup packed)
1/2 cup barley
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat a 6-quart Dutch oven on medium-high until hot. Add the thighs; cook until browned, turning once, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the breasts.
  • Add the broth, wine, celery, carrot, and garlic to the Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; scrape any browned bits from the pot. Return the chicken to the pot, reduce heat, and simmer, skimming as necessary, for 1 hour. Transfer the chicken to a plate; let cool. Transfer the vegetables to another plate; reserve.
  • Add the leeks, prunes, and barley to the broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until thick, about 40 minutes more. Once the chicken has cooled, shred the meat. Finely dice the carrot and celery. Stir the chicken, carrot, celery, and parsley into the soup, heat through, and serve.
  • Fit to eat recipe
  • (Per serving)
  • Calories: 416
  • Fat: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 132mg
  • Carbohydrate: 32g
  • Sodium: 754mg
  • Protein: 43g
  • Fiber: 5g

Renu thapa
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This soup is a bit too salty for my taste.


Majid Dahri
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out bland. I'll have to try it again.


Nour sherif
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I added some extra vegetables to this soup, like carrots and celery. It turned out great.


Deny Games
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is incredible.


David Santos
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I really enjoyed this soup. The leeks were mild and flavorful.


Jennifer Neeley
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This is my go-to soup recipe when I'm sick. It's always makes me feel better.


BROKEN LIFE
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Jamie Hatcher
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and warming.


Pardati Majhi
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's not fancy, but it's delicious and satisfying.


Karna Bista
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This is the best cock-a-leekie soup I've ever had. The broth is so rich and flavorful.


Pheeb Kinz
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


TEDDY Kubeka
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it.


Fabian Abraham
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of leeks, chicken, and barley.