Gluten-Free JOC Soups and Stews - Scottish Cock-a-Leekie Soup

Ingredients:

1 whole gluten-free chicken, cut into pieces
4 leeks, cleaned and sliced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 cup gluten-free long-grain rice
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 bay leaves
8 cups gluten-free chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons gluten-free butter

Steps:

In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
Add chopped onions and sliced leeks, sauté until softened.
Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides.
Pour in gluten-free chicken broth, add bay leaves, and bring to a boil.
Stir in sliced carrots and long-grain rice.
Reduce heat to simmer for 45-60 minutes until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
Remove bay leaves before serving.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Ladle into bowls, and relish the flavors of your gluten-free Scottish Cock-a-Leekie Soup!