CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN POTATO LEEK SOUP
This is from the restaurant chain California Pizza Kitchen. I had to make my own because they keep changing their menu and taking this soup off of it altogether. What a shame, now I have to make a whole pot and eat it until I'm guilty of glutony. I like the caramelized leeks because they lend a lot of flavor to the soup. Once I accidentally over caramelized it (very brown), I thought it made the soup even better but maybe it's because I am used to burnt food.
Provided by Nado2003
Categories Potato
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut off roots and trim dark green tops from leeks. Discard any tough outer leaves. Cut each leek lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Rinse leeks thoroughly in large bowl of cold water, swishing to remove sand. Transfer leeks to colander to drain, leaving sand in bottom of bowl. Repeat process, changing water several times, until all sand is removed.
- In 4-quart saucepan, combine potatoes, salt, oregano, thyme, pepper, bay leaf, half of leeks, and 3 cups water; cover and heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cook 5 minutes or until potatoes are very tender. Discard bay leaf.
- Meanwhile, in nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add remaining leeks and cook 10 to 12 minutes or until leeks are tender, stirring frequently. Stir in soy sauce and cook 1 to 2 minutes or just until leeks are evenly browned, stirring constantly. Transfer leek mixture to saucepan with potato mixture; stir in broth.
- In batches, ladle potato mixture into blender; cover, with center part of cover removed to allow steam to escape, and blend until pureed. Pour puree into large bowl. Repeat with remaining mixture. (OK, I skip this step and just put my stick blender into the soup pot and puree the whole thing.).
- Return puree to same saucepan; stir in half-and-half and heavy cream. Heat soup over low heat just until heated through, stirring occasionally (do not boil). Serve soup hot, or cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours to serve chilled later. Sprinkle soup with sliced green onion to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.7, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 37.2, Sodium 640.5, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.4, Protein 4.3
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Bustan Yasir
[email protected]This soup is a keeper.
Paul Styles
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Philip Maithya
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food.
Hidayah Nambatya
[email protected]I can't wait to make this soup again.
Grace Kunkel
[email protected]This soup is a must-try for anyone who loves potato leek soup.
Michelle Berger
[email protected]I would recommend this soup to anyone who loves creamy, flavorful soups.
Nhlanzeko Msweli
[email protected]Overall, I was disappointed with this soup. It didn't live up to my expectations.
Bang Jago
[email protected]The soup was too thick for my liking. I had to add some more liquid to thin it out.
5dr qassim
[email protected]This soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I had to add some extra salt and pepper to make it more flavorful.
Jaeden Cotes
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very creamy.
Kinney Ndiaye
[email protected]This soup is so versatile. You can add different vegetables, proteins, and seasonings to create your own unique flavor.
Lindokuhle Thikani
[email protected]I added some chopped bacon to this soup and it was delicious!
Isaac Berry
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes and leeks. It's also a very affordable meal.
Samuel Appiah
[email protected]I love the creamy texture of this soup. It's perfect for a cold winter day.
Aisha Aliyu
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties and potlucks and it's always a hit.
Roberto Ankinibom
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great!
Wawa Aslam
[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and creamy, and the potatoes and leeks were perfectly cooked.