BELGIAN LEEK SOUP
Steps:
- In a pan cook the bacon over moderate heat, stirring, for 7 minutes, or until crisp. Add leeks, garlic, nutmeg, add thyme, oregano and bay leaf, then cook mixture covered over medium heat stirring occasionally for 15 minutes or until leeks are tender. Add wine and cream, bring liquid to a boil, and simmer soup 10 minutes. In a saucepan, melt butter; add flour and cook roux, stirring, 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat, stir in the heated stock and cook mixture until thickened. Add mixture to leek mixture; simmer the soup, stirring, for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into 10 flameproof bowls. Top with bread, then top bread with Gruyere. Put bowls under preheated broiler about 3 inches from heat for 30 seconds or until cheese is melted.
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Sus Hi
[email protected]This soup is a must-try for leek lovers! It's creamy, flavorful, and packed with leeks. I loved the addition of the cream, which made the soup extra rich and decadent.
Colin McGuigan
[email protected]This soup was a great way to use up some leftover leeks. It was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.
Rufai Kehinde
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I really enjoyed this soup. The leeks were cooked perfectly and they didn't have a strong flavor. The soup was also very creamy and flavorful.
mukela amukusana
[email protected]This soup was delicious, but it was a lot of work to make. I had to chop all the vegetables and then simmer the soup for over an hour. It was worth it in the end, but it's not a quick and easy recipe.
Angus Robins
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup didn't turn out as creamy as I expected. I think I might have added too much water.
Bikram Chalise
[email protected]This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better.
Armeena Ramzan
[email protected]This soup was delicious! The leeks and potatoes were cooked perfectly, and the broth was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this soup again!
Amir Jutt
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of leeks, potatoes, and cream. It was the perfect meal for a cold winter day.
Basetsana Fohlisa
[email protected]This soup was delicious! The leeks and potatoes were cooked perfectly, and the broth was flavorful and rich. I loved the addition of the cream, which made the soup extra creamy and decadent. I will definitely be making this soup again!
Neo Lundgren
[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the flavorful broth. I especially liked the addition of the leeks, which gave the soup a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again soon.
Jane Tecku
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and packed with flavor. The leeks and potatoes were perfectly cooked and the broth was rich and flavorful. I loved the addition of the cream, which made the soup extra creamy and decadent. I will definitely be making this s
Peshal Tamang
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was creamy, flavorful, and had just the right amount of leeks. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter day.
Emam hossin
[email protected]This soup was absolutely delicious! The leeks and potatoes were cooked perfectly, and the broth was flavorful and rich. I loved the addition of the cream, which made the soup extra creamy and decadent. I will definitely be making this soup again soon