Cock-A-Leekie Soup

This Scottish soup combines leeks, chicken, stock, prunes (yes, prunes) and brown rice or barley. Start with 3 leeks sliced into rings. Please take the time to sweat them gently in oil or butter. Then add the rest. You don't need to brown the chicken and best to use chicken on the bone, preferably thighs, and either serve them as is or remove skin and bones when done and shred into the pot. But you can certainly use boneless chicken breasts if you prefer. It's true that you will have to skim the pot occasionally if you use meat on the bone but the difference in flavor is like the difference between chaulk and cheese. 8-10 whole prunes will do the trick. Don't skip this ingredient. They add a subtle sweetness and color the broth beautifully and they're nutritious. 2 tablespoons of rice or barley is plenty. Salt & pepper.

I think this might just be enough for dinner with bread and butter.