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Cock-a-Leekie Soup

This famous Scottish soup - 'a pullet with some prunes in the broth' - is the traditional starter for a Burns Supper. The original recipe included pieces of leftover beef, so feel free to add some strips of roast beef if you fancy it

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INGREDIENTS:

25g unsalted butter
1 free-range chicken or about 500-600g chicken portions
2 large (or 3-4 small) leeks
2 or 3 bacon rashers, chopped (optional)
2-2 1/4 litres chicken stock
bouquet garni (thyme, bay and parsley)
salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 prunes, stoned and halved
parsley sprigs to garnish


PREPARATION:
1. Melt the butter in a large pot and fry the chicken on all sides, turning occasionally until lightly brown all over.

2. Roughly chop the white part of the leeks (reserve the green tips for later) and add to the pot. If you're using the bacon, add now. Fry for about 5 minutes, until the leeks are tender.

3. Pour in the chicken stock and add the bouqet garni. Finely chop the remaining green parts of the leek and add these too.

4. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, topping up with water or more stock if necessary.

5. Season the soup to taste and add the prunes. Cover and simmer for a further 30 minutes.

6. Remove the chicken, strip the meat from the carcass and chop into pieces. Skim the soup if necessary. To serve, place the chicken pieces in bowls and pour over the soup. Garnish with the parsley.


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INFORMATION:

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 2 hours Serves: 6

Source: Craig Glenday

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