Cock-A-Leekie Soup

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Title: Cock-A-Leekie Soup
Categories: Polkadot, Epona, Soups/stews, Poultry
Yield: 1 Servings

1 lg Onion, chopped
2 lg Stalks celery, chopped
6 Carrots, chopped
1 lg Roasting chicken
3/4 c Pearl barley
6 Peppercorns
4 Cloves
6 lg Leeks
Salt & pepper to taste
1/2 c Fresh parsley, chopped
3 qt Water (approx.)
1/2 c Chopped prunes, figs, or
Raisins

In a large kettle, place onion, celery, carrot, and spices. Clean
leeks thoroughly; chop coarsely, discarding any tough parts. Rinse
chicken and discard any excess fat. Add to kettle with leeks and
barley. Cover with 3 qts. of water (or however much it takes to
cover chicken). Bring to a boil, skimming top. Reduce heat to
medium and simmer, partially covered for 1 hour. Remove chicken, bone
and chop, then return to kettle. Add salt, pepper, parsley, and
prunes. Cook 15 minutes.

(recipe by Diane Napolitan of The Upper Crust)

* The Polka Dot Palace BBS 1-201-822-3627. Posted by EPONA

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