Cock-a-leekie soup
By:
Pollyanna Coupland
Food producer, delicious.
- Published: 24 Oct 24
- Updated: 26 May 25
This fantastically named soul-warming Scottish soup starts with a whole chicken, to create a deeply savoury broth, then leeks for earthy sweetness and, surprisingly, prunes then bring a burst of rich fruitiness. Rice – or barley if you prefer – is the perfect thickener. Simple and delicious: the Scots certainly know how to make soup!
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