Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all."--Harriet van Horne

Cock-A-Leekie Soup Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Cock-A-Leekie Soup is from The 2006 Intermatic 115th Anniversary Cookbook, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 - whole chicken (about 3 lbs.)
3 slices - bacon, chopped
1 lb. - beef bones
water to cover
12 - leeks, chopped, reserve 2
1 large - onion
sprig - fresh thyme
1 - bay leaf
salt & pepper to taste
1 c. - pre-soaked prunes (optional but traditional)
2 T. - parsley, finely chopped
Directions:
Directions:

Place chicken, beef bones, bacon, leeks, onion and herbs in large pot. Add water and simmer for 2 to 3 hours until chicken is tender, removing scum as required. Remove beef bones and chicken, strain the stock. Chop chicken into bite size pieces. Add chicken pieces back into the stock along with the prunes and remaining 2 chopped leeks. Simmer gently for 15 minutes.

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

152W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!