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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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