Cockaleekie Soup
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted September 18, 2026Share
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20 cups water
1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken
0.5 white onion, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
6 large leeks, cut into 1-inch chunks, or more to taste
0.66666668653488 cup pearl barley
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Step 1 (Put 20 cups of water in a large pot and bring it to a boil. Add a whole chicken (2 to 3 pounds) and cook until it's done, about 1 hour. The chicken is done when it's not pink and the juices run clear. The temperature should be at least 165 degrees F.)
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Step 2 (Take the chicken out of the pot and let it cool. Remove the skin and pull the meat off the bones. Put the bones back in the pot. Add 0.5 chopped onion, 2 chopped carrots, and 2 chopped celery ribs. Boil for about 1 hour.)
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Step 3 (Soak 6 large leeks (cut into 1-inch chunks) in a bowl of water for 10 minutes. Then drain the water.)
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Step 4 (When the stock is done, remove the bones and vegetables from the pot. Throw them away.)
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Step 5 (Add the chicken meat, leeks, 0.67 cup pearl barley, 1 teaspoon celery seed, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper to the pot. Simmer until the barley is tender, about 1 hour.)
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 285 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 18g
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Saturated Fat 5g
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Cholesterol 34mg
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Sodium 266mg
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Total Carbohydrate 20g
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Dietary Fiber 4g
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Protein 11g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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