Cock-a-Leekie Soup

Name: Cock-a-Leekie Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 lbs bone-in skinless chicken thighs, trimmed; 4 leeks, sliced; 8 cups chicken stock; 2/3 cup dried prunes, chopped; 1/2 cup long grain white rice, rinsed; 4 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

A traditional Scottish chicken and leek soup gently simmered with rice and prunes for a subtle sweet and savory contrast.

55 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs bone-in skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
4 leeks, sliced
8 cups chicken stock
2/3 cup dried prunes, chopped
1/2 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1

In a large pot, combine 2 lbs trimmed bone-in skinless chicken thighs, 8 cups chicken stock, 4 fresh thyme sprigs, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
2

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
3

Transfer bone-in skinless chicken thighs to a plate, cool slightly, shred meat from bones, and discard bones.
4

Stir 4 sliced leeks, 1/2 cup rinsed long grain white rice, and 2/3 cup chopped dried prunes into the simmering pot.
5

Cook uncovered over medium heat for 15 minutes until long grain white rice is tender.
6

Return shredded bone-in skinless chicken thighs to pot, remove fresh thyme sprigs, and heat through before serving.

Questions

How long does Cock-a-Leekie Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Cock-a-Leekie Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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