Cock-a-Leekie
- 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
- 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.
- (Per serving)
- Calories: 416
- Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 132mg
- Carbohydrate: 32g
- Sodium: 754mg
- Protein: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cock-a-leekie-392333 (may not work)