Best 11 Leek Soup Au Gratin Recipes

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Creamy leek soup with a golden-brown au gratin topping is the ultimate comfort food. This classic French recipe is made with fresh leeks, potatoes, and cream, and it is then topped with a mixture of bread crumbs, grated cheese, and melted butter. The result is a rich, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter night. There are many different ways to make leek soup au gratin, but the basic steps are always the same. First, the leeks and potatoes are sautéed until they are soft. Then, the cream is added and the soup is simmered until it is thick and creamy. Finally, the soup is topped with the bread crumb mixture and baked in the oven until it is golden brown and bubbly.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

LEEKS AU GRATIN



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Mild-flavored leeks and Gruyère cheese offer a refreshing taste variation in this baked side dish usually reserved for potatoes and Cheddar cheese.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 medium leeks with tops (3 lb)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/3 cups milk
1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup Progresso™ dry bread crumbs (any flavor)
2 teaspoons butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Grease bottom and side of shallow 2-quart casserole. Cut leeks into 1/2-inch pieces. In 3-quart saucepan, heat 2 inches water to boiling. Add leeks. Cover and cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over low heat. Cook flour, salt and pepper over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in leeks. Pour into casserole.
  • In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and 2 teaspoons butter until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over casserole.
  • Bake uncovered about 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg

LEEKS AU GRATIN



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Leeks are too delicious to stand only as an enhancement. Here, they're the star of a side dish, with a bit of French flair. -Chuck Mallory, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 medium leeks (white and pale green portion only)
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cut off the root end and the tough leaf ends, then cut leeks lengthwise in half; cut halves crosswise into 3-in. pieces. Place cream, salt, pepper and leeks in a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Uncover; simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese., Bake, uncovered, until top is golden and leeks are tender, 15-20 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

POTATO LEEK GRATIN



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Layer thinly sliced potatoes in a gratin dish, and then take your time sautéing the leeks, letting them turn a little golden and crisp around the edges, which brings out their sweetness. Add the leeks to the potatoes, and using the same pan in which you cooked the leeks, scrape up the brown bits at the bottom of the pan with a mix of cream, garlic, thyme and nutmeg, pouring that over the potatoes and leeks.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     casseroles, side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, more for greasing the pan
2 large leeks, trimmed and halved lengthwise
1 1/2 pounds peeled Yukon Gold potatoes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 thyme sprigs
1 cup heavy cream
1 fat garlic clove, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
3/4 cup Gruyère, grated

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees and butter a 2-quart gratin dish. Wash the leeks to remove any grit and slice thinly crosswise.
  • Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice the potatoes into rounds, 1/8-inch thick. Toss with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Layer the rounds in the gratin dish.
  • Melt the 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks, remaining salt and pepper, and thyme. Cook, stirring, until leeks are tender and golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Discard thyme and scatter the leeks over the potatoes.
  • Add cream, garlic and bay leaf to the skillet, scraping up browned bits of leeks from the bottom of the pan. Simmer gently for 5 minutes. Stir in nutmeg.
  • Pour the cream over the leeks and potatoes and top with the Gruyère. Cover with aluminum foil and transfer to the oven. Bake for 40 minutes, uncover and bake until the cheese is bubbling and golden, 15 to 20 minutes longer. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 352, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 461 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LEEK GRATIN



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This cheesy leek side dish goes well with our Brandied Ham.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 medium leeks, white and light-green parts only
1 3/4 cups heavy cream
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Halve leeks lengthwise, leaving halves attached at root, and rinse well, shaking off water.
  • In a large skillet, combine cream and leeks; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high; reduce to a medium simmer, cover, and cook 5 minutes. Uncover and simmer until leeks are tender, 15 minutes. Transfer leeks and sauce to a shallow 2-quart baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and bake until golden and bubbling, about 35 minutes. Let gratin rest 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g

CREAMY POTATO LEEK SOUP II



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Really easy, satisfying soup. Can be prepared in less than an hour. Serve hot and garnish with grated cheese.

Provided by ANABANANA

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Potato Leek Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups chicken broth
1 pound bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
3 leeks, sliced
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or stockpot, bring potatoes and chicken broth to a boil. Cook until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of grease and set aside. Sautee the leeks in the frying pan with the reserved bacon grease 8 to 10 minutes.
  • When the potatoes are tender, stir in the fried leeks, heavy cream and bacon. Stir to blend and remove from heat. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 739.2 calories, Carbohydrate 58.2 g, Cholesterol 109.1 mg, Fat 49.5 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 20.6 g, Sodium 1311.3 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

LEEKS AU GRATIN



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Make and share this Leeks Au Gratin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lightly Toasted

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
10 medium leeks
6 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Quarter eggs lengthwise.
  • Arrange in a single layer in broiler-safe 2 qt round dish.
  • Set aside.
  • Remove green portion from leeks, and halve lengthwise.
  • Wash thoroughly, and pat dry.
  • Remove the roots, and cut the leeks lengthwise into thin strips (julienne).
  • Heat 4 tbs of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add leek strips.
  • Cook leeks until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon leeks over eggs in dish.
  • Melt remaining 2 tbs butter in a skillet.
  • Whisk in flour.
  • Add milk, cook until thickened and bubbly.
  • Whisk in 1/4 cup of the white cheddar cheese, the Parmesan cheese, and the cayenne pepper.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the sauce over the leeks and eggs in dish.
  • Sprinkle with remaining white cheddar cheese.
  • Bake uncovered about 10 minutes in 450 oven, or until the edges are bubbly and the top begins to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 252.7, Sodium 267.1, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 5, Protein 13

LEEK SOUP AU GRATIN



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced shallots
5 cups thinly sliced leeks, white part only - about two bunches
Salt
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 cups well-flavored chicken stock
Freshly ground white pepper
1/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese
4 rounds toasted French bread
1/2 cup thinly sliced or slivered Gruyere cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a heavy saucepan. Add the shallots, and cook, stirring, until they are tender. Stir in the leeks and continue cooking over low heat until they are well-coated with the butter. Sprinkle with a little salt, cover and cook over low heat until the leeks are soft, about 15 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook the leeks, stirring from time to time, until they are golden. Do not allow them to brown.
  • Stir in the wine, cook for a few minutes, then add the stock. Simmer covered for 45 minutes or longer. The longer the soup simmers the better. Check seasoning, adding more salt and pepper to taste.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Shortly before serving transfer the soup to four heat-proof crocks. Stir a tablespoon of the grated cheese into each. Top each crock with a round of toast and cover the toast with the sliced cheese. Bake until the cheese melts, about 10 minutes. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1201, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 182 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 48 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 2352 milligrams, Sugar 23 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ONION SOUP GRATIN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons butter
Salt
1 large leek, white part sliced
Pepper
2 large Spanish onions, sliced
3/4 cup red wine
4 shallots, sliced
6 cups low sodium beef stock, warmed
Pinch of sugar
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 lb Swiss cheese, grated
4 slices sourdough bread

Steps:

  • In a large heavy pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the leeks, onions and shallots and toss to coat with the butter. Cook onions until they begin to soften. Cover and continue to stir occasionally. When the onions begin to turn golden, turn up the heat to medium high and add the pinch of sugar and nutmeg. Continue to cook until onions turn a rich golden brown. Season onions with salt and pepper. Add red wine and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-5 minutes. Pour in warm stock and bring to a simmer. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Ladle soup into ovenproof bowls and place bowls on baking sheet. Top each bowl with slice of bread and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 15 minutes or until bubbly.

LEEKS AND POTATOES AU GRATIN



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Comfort food from the Deep South. This recipe derives from the Creole chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 leeks, chopped and cleaned very well
6 potatoes, peeled
1 cup white sauce (White Sauce (Cheesy or Not) Medium Sauce or your own recipe)
1/2 cup grated cheese
salt and pepper, to taste
breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Cook leeks in boiling water; boil and slice potatoes.
  • Drain both very well.
  • Arrange the vegetables in a baking dish and pour the white sauce over them.
  • Add the cheese, bread crumbs and seasonings; bake at 350F for 15 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 8.9, Sodium 286.9, Carbohydrate 67, Fiber 8, Sugar 10.4, Protein 10.4

AU GRATIN POTATOES 'N' LEEKS



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I love making casseroles during the holidays. It made me a fan of Gruyere cheese for au Gratin dishes. -Rosalie Hughes, Boise, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups sliced peeled potatoes (1/4-inch slices)
3 medium leeks (white portion only), cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/3 cups 2% milk
4 ounces Gruyere or Swiss cheese, shredded
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
CRUMB TOPPING:
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Add leeks; return to a boil. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese and nutmeg until cheese is melted. Pour over potato mixture. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the top. , Cover and bake at 325° for 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts :

MUSHROOM AND LEEK GRATIN



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Serve this hearty side dish with Pork Roast with Apples and Gremolata as part of your holiday dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds large portobello mushrooms (6 to 8), stemmed and sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 leeks (white and light-green parts only), cut into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons and rinsed
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup dry white wine, such as Chardonnay
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 ounce Parmesan, finely grated (1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Working in batches if necessary, add mushrooms and cook, tossing occasionally, until softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
  • Wipe out skillet, return to heat, and add 2 tablespoons oil. Add leeks and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 8 minutes. Add wine, and cook until almost evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cream, lemon juice, and thyme leaves.
  • Transfer leek mixture to a 2-quart baking dish. Top with mushroom slices, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle with Parmesan and bake until edges are bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g

Tips:

  • For a creamy and savory soup: Use good quality chicken or vegetable broth and add a cup of heavy cream or half-and-half before baking.
  • To make the soup vegetarian: Omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • For a crispy and golden crust: Use a combination of grated Parmesan and Gruyère cheeses, and make sure to spread the cheese evenly over the top of the soup before baking.
  • To save time: Use pre-sliced leeks or buy a bag of frozen leeks that have already been cleaned and chopped.
  • To add a pop of color: Top the soup with chopped fresh parsley, chives, or tarragon before serving.

Conclusion:

Leek soup au gratin is a classic French dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a creamy or a brothy soup, a vegetarian or a meat-based soup, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give leek soup au gratin a try.

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