Cock-A-Leekie Soup

Submitted by Queen Dragon Mom

"Scottish speciality. Similar to one submitted elsewhere by: Institute of Texan Cultures Docent Jerry Calhoun of Clan Colquhoun."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 5mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 chicken, with giblet
• 3 pints water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 ounce rice
• 6 leeks, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Place chicken, giblets and onion in a large saucepan.
2. Add the water, bring to the boil.
3. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours until chicken is tender.
4. Remove from heat and skim.
5. Discard giblets.
6. Strip meat from the chickenn, discarding bones and skin.
7. Return meat to the stock, add leeks, rice and carrot.
8. Bring back to the boil, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
9. Season well with salt and pepper.
10. Add parsley to garnish.