Cock-a-Leekie Soup Recipe TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH DISH

[@chalkiememe4183]

Nice on Rik. My mum used to make this regularly (I am originally from Scotland now live abroad), tbh I make a lot of soups but have never thought to attempt this. I will definitely give it a go. Really genuinely enjoy your channel and recipes and again genuinely have a go at lots of the recipes. Always perfect.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. All the recipes work; you can adjust them to taste. Thanks for sharing, Best, Rik

[@frankazarelo6903]

Wifey says "You've got to make that this week." Thanks Rik!

[@BackyardChef]

Sorry, mate. Hope you both enjoy though. Best, Rik

[@terryono-ss8he]

its the green that gives it more flavour im 72 been cooking this for 50 years

[@BackyardChef]

Thanks for sharing. Best, Rik

[@maryannnorbury855]

With the cost of food these days this is what families should be making. Did this when my kids were young....cheap and goes a long way and the best part is they get all the nutrients they need. 👍👍👍

[@BackyardChef]

Mary I couldn't agree more! Best, Rik

[@koleberdinoch926]

That looks absolutely delicious and I'll definitely be making that. I saw another recipe online which included a teaspoon of cloves. Noooooooo! 🤣

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@denickite]

I am 71 and have never tasted a leek in my life. But, I now know how to prepare it and cook with them. So, this looks like a good healthy warm you to the toes soup. Will need to buy leeks! Thank you!

[@BackyardChef]

I hope you enjoy them, and this soup. This is packed with goodness. Best, Rik

[@KarenBKatie]

You are in for a treat!

[@jeansdaughter]

An old favourite I had forgotten about - back on the menu next week. Thanks Rik!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@gyorgykiszli4269]

Great recipe the soup reminds me when I was a kid in the 60's. For a treat my mother would get a tin of Cock a leekie soup to share between my mother sister and me. That was our meal for the day with a tiger loaf of bread.

[@BackyardChef]

Good memories mate - nowt like fresh made. Best, Rik

[@fortresstabby4035]

Terrific! Subscriber from Calgary, Canada. When I was a kid in northern Manitoba, we'd eat stew at least once a week, made with beef or moose meat. The veg in the stew were potatoes, onions, carrots and celery, chopped like you have. Our stew is like your cock-a-leekie soup, filling, warm, easy to make. Real food. Thanks for a lovely video.

[@BackyardChef]

Thanks for the sub! Thanks for sharing. You just can't beat real food like this - folks just do not seem to make it these days! Best, Rik

[@haroldclarke3267]

Still catching up with your videos Rik i love hearty soups well done mate.

[@BackyardChef]

There is a few! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@eamonsheils855]

Absolute must for a cold and wet Dublin Saturday. Thanks Rik.

[@BackyardChef]

Eamon, you are most welcome. Best, Rik

[@donnanugent705]

First time I ever had this was at a Burns Night Dinner a few years ago (Robert Burns and I share the same birthday). It was amazing and so glad I found this recipe. Thank you.

[@BackyardChef]

Happy Birthday (on that day) Thanks for sharing! Hope you enjoy it. Best, Rik

[@nainoswad2725]

A great winter warmer! Thanks Rik... your food is easy on the purse too. Prunes are a hidden gem in grub. Regards mate.

[@BackyardChef]

You got that right! Yes its about normal food for normal folks. Best, Rik

[@chiccabay9911]

About to make this.Have all the ingredients except for the Prunes.Just the job for my cold that I am finding hard to shake. Mum used to say, "Feed a cold and starve a fever". :) Thanks.

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy. Yes My Mum said exactly the same! Best, Rik

[@BacktheBlue60]

It looks so hearty! I was just typing that a big chunk of bread and butter to dunk in there would be perfect, and there it was! Yum, a great winter soup. ❤

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. I love bread and butter, brought up on it. Best, Rik

[@BacktheBlue60]

@@BackyardChef me too. My momma and I would sit and eat bread and butter together. 🧈

[@BackyardChef]

Hold on to the memories. Best, Rik@@BacktheBlue60

[@johnraisbeck9756]

In it goes, On it goes, Chicken stock I suppose! Love it Rik👌

[@BackyardChef]

Thanks, John. Best, Rik

[@ginabrannan2754]

I m Scottish and always use the green of the leeks as I think it adds a lot of flavour.A MUST for my son. Love your videos!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@essiebessie661]

All I changed was to use the chicken I had, which were so-called drumettes, fresh thyme instead of dry, and a parsnip because I didn’t have enough carrots. Excellent!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@jimbrennan1181]

I'd heard of Cock-A-Leekie, everyone has, but I wasn't motivated to make it until I saw Rik do it. Why? I don't know, I guess he just makes everything seem so easy. Well I finally got around to doing it two months later and I have to say that it was far better than I expected. I was quite hesitant to add the dried prunes but my wife insisted and they made all the difference. DO NOT SKIP THE PRUNES.

[@BackyardChef]

Cheers, Jim. Thanks you. Best, Rik

[@frankazarelo6903]

Followed your recipe to the letter. We just finished eating it. A GRAND SLAM Rik. Used the barley and the pitted prunes. The barley added a creaminess and thickened the soup. And yes, chunking the veg was the way to go. Great for a frigid day! Keep em coming Rik!

[@BackyardChef]

Great job! Thank you for sharing. Will do! Best, Rik

[@WolfmanWoody]

As if by coincidence, but I made ours yesterday. A few changes from yours - no onion (the wife hates it), include celery leaves chopped, and potatoes not barley. Also fry the chicken first for a few minutes before adding celery and sliced carrots and then stock. Also added dried parsley. Also peas at the end, but no prunes. That's our way and it's a regular, nicer the day after. Yours looks good though and I may try it next time.

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds great! Best, Rik

[@kirsiselei8703]

Oh, that must taste awesome❤. Yet another recipe added to do list. Thankyou👋💕🇫🇮

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy it. Thank you. Definitely a hearty one for the winter months. Best, Rik

[@wendyleisey1924]

Well, I know what I'm making for supper tomorrow night.....YUM!!!!!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@michaelclark4855]

Another winner Chef, that'll keep you going right through until your dinner at night at this time of year! 👍😀

[@BackyardChef]

You got that right, Michael. It's Rik by the way but thank you. Just Rik.

[@matthewferroni6003]

Yum

[@BackyardChef]

Very! Best, Rik

[@uchihasayuri87]

New subscriber to your channel here. That looks amazing! I’ll have to make some for the family. It sure will be a new household favorite! ❤️

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@allan010101]

I just made the soup with the prunes. Who would have thought. My family loved it. Thanks Rick.

[@BackyardChef]

Fantastic! Great Job. These old recipes are amazing! Best, Rik

[@paulapridy6804]

That one has been out of the menu repertoire far too long. Thanks Rik for the reminder 😊

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@lenagreen4031]

Do you have a cold enough day in Thialand to cook / eat that hearty wholesome delicious soup Rik?? Well i see you found one! I would sweat over making that wonderful dish, and i am going to very soon.thanks for the recipe.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank You. It's hot after living and working here for 20 years, but we get on with it. The kitchen might be 40 degrees C and more in the summer - it's the norm! I love reading folks saying they don't put the oven on because it's 28 degrees C. I cook anything anytime. Love soups. Best, Rik

[@JaniceNattress]

Another great recipe! I have everything in stock except the pearl barley! I must remember to put it on the shopping list.. 😊

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@sanjanewmoonlife]

Lovely soup ❤🎉 I love prunes ,thank you great chef ... Leek 🥬🥬 is healthy

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@mitomom4947]

Can’t wait to make this!

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy it. Best, Rik

[@htuckey]

Another winner!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@ZenonZolek]

What a great winter soup and full of goodness. 5hanks Rik

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy it mate. Its a belter. Best, Rik

[@snedshill]

As I write, I am eating my first bowl of Cock-A-Leakie. Delicious, Hearty, it's filling enough to give me another meal option. I can't eat potatoes or barley, alas, so I substituted parsnips and Shiritaki rice. (Prunes are out of the question, any dried fruit.) I've made chicken soup countless times over the years, typically from the carcasses. Yours is better than any of them. Thanks.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you, Paul. We all must taste and adjust to our own dietary needs and tastes. Thanks for sharing, you sound like a very accomplished cook. I would imagine you have some amazing recipes. Best, Rik

[@irismaydenham7604]

Just to let you know Rik, I made your Rumbledethump yesterday. Lovely jumble!

[@irismaydenham7604]

Jubbly

[@BackyardChef]

Awesome, thank you! Thank You. Best, Rik

[@mrdangiles90]

Better than Baxter's mate. I have tried many soups from them all horrid and overpriced! yours looks amazing 😋

[@BackyardChef]

Cheers, mate, just what you need there at the moment too! Nowt better than homemade. Best, Rik

[@lisageorgette8254]

Thank you.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@budgieboy52]

Looks absolutely delicious, Rik. I'm salivating just watching, lol

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy making it. Best, Rik

[@budgieboy52]

Just made it for lunch today. It went down a storm. I had no pitted prunes, so I added some pitted apricots, worked a treat 👍

[@BackyardChef]

Great addition, thanks for sharing. Glad you enjoyed it. Best, Rik@@budgieboy52

[@fayemurphy7638]

I love barley one of my favourites was lamb shanks and barley soup. Yum , now the price of lamb shanks is out of the question here in Australia 🇦🇺. I blame MC and similiar cooking shows, all our cheaper cuts have sky-rocketed 🤣👍💜🇦🇺

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Love to AU. Best, Rik

[@Mark1405Leeds]

Keep these traditional regional recipes coming! Cock a leekie/scotch broth a firm favorite!👍

[@BackyardChef]

It's a cracker as you know. Fantastic meal in a bowl. I will try. Best, Rik

[@lindagreenhouse1917]

I'm Welsh and I love chicken and leek stew

[@BackyardChef]

It is a hearty one - very enjoyable. Best, Rik@@lindagreenhouse1917

[@lindagreenhouse1917]

@@BackyardChef Diolch yn fawr

[@peterwbryce]

Brilliant😊

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@janwong9437]

Absolutely delicious ❤

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you 😋It is a cracker. Best, Rik

[@VixGB]

Going to try this over the coming week - love this soup so looking forward to giving it a home made try 😀 😋 Cheers Rik!

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy it. You are very welcome, thank you. Best, Rik

[@jimmyreuben6919]

I reckon you gotta do Mulligatawny next mate

[@BackyardChef]

Its on the list mate. Hope all is good over there. Best, rik

[@monicacorr6979]

Delicious I want to try it

[@BackyardChef]

Yes, I would share. Give it a go - its one of the best soups out there. Best, Rik

[@stefaniesteffey272]

What can substitute for the barley? I have Celiac and can’t have barely, wheat or rye.

[@BackyardChef]

I think you must already know if you have to watch what you eat. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@KarenBKatie]

I saw another comment on this recipe. For dietaey restrictions, they substituted Parsnips and Shiritaki rice. That person also could not have prunes, so they used other dried fruit. (Not medical advice, just friendly chat, of course!)

[@seankane8628]

Who manufactured your cooking knife?

[@BackyardChef]

This knife - a company called Penguin. Best, Rik

[@Red--Bace2137]

My mom used to make this soup...from a package 😂😂 i didn't like it 😅 I will try your way fer sure. I have everything but the leeks and prunes. Could i used dates instead??

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy it. Someone used dried apricots the other day and said it was nice. Best, Rik

[@wwsuwannee7993]

Cock-a-Leekie...Chicken Rice...Chicken noodle. Chicken soup, in whatever incarnation is going to be good. If you used smaller pieces of chicken, everyone would have a piece of chicken, bones and all to grub on as they pleased, real rustic style :) I prefer leaks over onions any day, green parts and all. The addition of barley is so Scottish, and brilliant, barley is delicious. Thanks for the vid Rik.

[@BackyardChef]

Agreed! Barley is used in many old fashioned stews and should be - its an amazing old fashioned ingredient (now forgotten) Best, Rik

[@anastasisgaitanidis8901]

Nice

[@BackyardChef]

Thanks. Best, Rik

[@ndlz1]

🙏

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@christurrill]

Fantastic, chef. Pearl barley is so good in so many things. I always use it in leek & potato soup made with Xmas turkey stock. Cock a Leekie and crusty home made bread for me tonight! Love the channel & the way you cook. Unfortunately, I keep getting unsubscribed.

[@BackyardChef]

That is terrible - I'm do not do it! Glad to have you here anyway - hope you enjoy it. Best, Rik

[@sbender3787]

How is it that you never have to wash sand from your leeks?

[@BackyardChef]

Because, I've cleaned them and took some of the outer leaves off already. The boring jobs that folks don't want to see on video. Best, Rik

[@LM-gc6pk]

I would skip the whole peppercorns. Biting down on one of those could be an expensive trip to the dentist.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@gavincardy8458]

Brilliant I love Cock-a-Leekie 100% making this Rik my gran always used Barley.

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy it, Gavin. Not many cook with barley anymore, real shame its a fantastic ingredient and pretty good for us. You know the old recipes were absolutely brilliant when you actually look at them. Best, Rik

[@MariusRiley]

: Cock-a-Leekie soup is perfect. This video makes me happy. Thank you for sharing, sir.

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy. It's Rik never a sir. Thanks for sharing. Best, Rik

[@lizhannah8412]

That'll put hairs on your chest, lads. Great fitba soup.

[@BackyardChef]

Yes! Best, Rik

[@phillipcarter8045]

That’s why Scottish men wear kilts

[@BackyardChef]

Ha ha ha, could be! Best, Rik

[@YoutubeFan76147]

Do you really NEED to add the prunes 🤢🤮. Other than than a top notch video

[@BackyardChef]

No. You never have to follow a recipe exactly - taste and adjust. Best, Rik

[@captainmoky]

looks like a fork and knife soup to me

[@BackyardChef]

You may eat it any way - its delicious! Best, Rik