Cock-A-Leekie Soup

Slow Cooker, Soup

Prep Time: 30 min Cook Time: 8 h 30 min Servings: 6 Source:

Ingredients

1.2 whole chicken

2 clove garlic, sliced thinly

4 medium leeks (1.4kg), sliced thinly

2 stalks celery (300g), trimmed, sliced thinly

4 sprigs fresh thyme

1 large pinch cayenne pepper

2.5 litre (10 cups) chicken stock

1 cup (170g) seeded prunes

2 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh oregano

2 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsely

Description

Perfect for a chilly winter's night- the entire family will love this nourishing chicken and leek soup.

Directions

Place chicken, garlic, leek, celery, thyme, cayenne pepper and 2 litres of the stock in a 4.5-litre (18-cup) slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low, about 8 hours.

Carefully remove chicken from cooker; discard skin and bones. Shred meat coarsely using two forks.

Return chicken to cooker with prunes and remaining stock. Cook, covered, on high, for 30 minutes or until prunes soften and stock is hot. Discard thyme; season to taste.

Stir oregano and parsley into soup to serve.

Notes

Suitable to freeze at the end of step 3. Pairs well with damper, mini scones or soda bread.