Name: Scottish Soup Cock A Leekie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Scottish
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, about 3-4 pounds, cleaned and skin removed; 5 leeks, white and light green parts only, washed and sliced; 1 cup pitted prunes, halved; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 bay leaf; 8 cups chicken broth; Salt and pepper to taste; Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

In a large soup pot, combine the chicken, leeks, prunes, onion, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, and chicken broth.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for about 1.5 to 2 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and set it aside to cool slightly.
Remove the bay leaf from the pot and discard it.
Using two forks, shred the chicken meat into bite-sized pieces, discarding any bones or cartilage. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed. Stir well to combine.
Ladle the Cock-A-Leekie Soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.
Serve hot and enjoy the heartwarming flavors of this traditional Scottish dish with a slice of crusty bread on the side.

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