Cock-a-Leekie

Ingredients

• Poultry 1 piece
• Leek 6 stalks
• Chicken Broth 0 qt
• Rice 5 oz
• Pitted Wild Apricots 5 oz
• Bay leaf 1 piece
• Thyme 4 sprigs
• Parsley 6 sprigs
• Salt to taste
• Ground Black Pepper to taste

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Cut the chicken into pieces.

Step 2

Sauté, pour in the broth, and add bay leaf, thyme, and parsley to the pot. Bring to a boil and simmer for half an hour, skimming off any foam.

Step 3

Then add the white parts of the leek, cut into 2-centimeter pieces. Cook everything together for another twenty minutes.

Step 4

Remove the pieces of chicken from the broth, replace them with prunes, and add rice. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for another twenty minutes.

Step 5

Remove the chicken meat from the bones, place it in the pot with the soup, and serve the soup by ladling it into bowls.