Cock-a-Leekie Soup is a timeless comfort food that is more than just a delicious medley of chicken and leeks; it’s an ode to enduring culinary classics that transcend time and place.
Cock-a-Leekie Soup
Venturing into the realm of Scottish cuisine, this is a gem of a dish that not only embodies the country's rich culinary traditions but also offers remarkable depth of flavor and history. Cock-a-Leekie Soup is a deceptively simple dish, requiring just a handful of ingredients, yet skillfully combined to create a hearty and deeply flavorful broth.
Serving Cock-a-Leekie Soup is an occasion in itself. It’s a starter that sets the tone for the rest of the meal, making simple dinners feel more festive. The soup pairs beautifully with a Paleo Bread or a light Raw Kale Salad.
Ingredients
Serves: 6 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
- 1 lb beef brisket
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 small chicken
- 2 ¼ leeks, cut into 1 ¼-inch pieces
- ½ lb moist prunes, pitted
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
How to Make Cock-a-Leekie Soup
In a large pot, pour the stock and place the beef brisket. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Let simmer for 30 minutes.
Add the whole chicken, bring back to a simmer and let simmer for another 30 minutes. Add water to keep the chicken covered during the cooking process as needed.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, add the leeks and prunes and simmer for another 10 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat, remove the chicken and the beef from the pot and dismantle them to bite sized pieces. Place equal parts of meat in each serving bowl.
Serve the soup by pouring some hot liquid with prunes and leeks over the chicken and beef.
More Soup Recipes
If you love soup as much as I do, then you'll want to add it to your meal plan regularly. Below are a few more family-favorite recipes to check out and bookmark for making soon.
- Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe
- Paleo Chicken Pot Pie Soup Recipe
- Zucchini Soup with Sweet Potato Scoops Recipe
- Sausage And Spinach Soup Recipe
- Slow Cooker Paleo Bison Stew Recipe
📖 Recipe
Cock-a-Leekie Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef brisket
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 small chicken
- 2 ¼ leeks cut into 1 ¼-inch pieces
- ½ lb moist prunes pitted
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, pour the stock and place the beef brisket. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Let simmer for 30 minutes.6 cups chicken stock, 1 lb beef brisket
- Add the whole chicken, bring back to a simmer and let simmer for another 30 minutes. Add water to keep the chicken covered during the cooking process as needed.1 small chicken
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, add the leeks and prunes and simmer for another 10 minutes.2 ¼ leeks, ½ lb moist prunes, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Remove the pot from the heat, remove the chicken and the beef from the pot and dismantle them to bite sized pieces. Place equal parts of meat in each serving bowl.
- Serve the soup by pouring some hot liquid with prunes and leeks over the chicken and beef.
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