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Cock-A-Leekie
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Recipe by PanNan

This Scottish recipe is posted for the World Tour 2005 event. The source is With a Fine Feeling For Food by Janet Murray. This version uses only the broth, and is made more hearty with oatmeal - a good way to stretch the food supply in hard times.

READY IN: 1hr
SERVES: 8
UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition
  • 2 1⁄2
    quarts chicken broth
  • 5
    leeks, thinly sliced
  • 1⁄3
    cup oatmeal, ground to flour consistency in the blender (or food processor)
  • 1⁄2
    cup water
  • salt and pepper
  • 1
    cup cream
  • 2
    tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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DIRECTIONS

  • Bring the broth to a boil over medium heat, and add the leeks.
  • Mix the oatmeal flour with the water, and gradually stir it into the broth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and cook until the leeks are tender, skimming if necessary.
  • Pour the cream and parsley in a warm soup tureen, and pour the boiling soup over them.
  • Serve hot.
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