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Scottish Cock-a-Leekie Soup

Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 220 min

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds leeks
  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 3 cloves garlic, halved
  • 4 medium pitted prunes
  • 3 quarts cold water, or more as needed
  • ¼ cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt, or more to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves