Cock-a-Leekie is a classic Scottish soup made with chicken, leeks and prunes. It’s a great way to enjoy the flavors of Scotland without having to travel there. This recipe will make 4 servings.
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 leeks, sliced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 1 cup of dry white wine (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups of cooked chicken, diced
- 3/4 cup of pitted prunes, halved
In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and add the onion, leeks, carrots, and celery. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes. Add the chicken broth, wine (if using), pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the cooked chicken and prunes and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
