CREAM OF LEEK SOUP
My husband discovered this wonderful soup recipe on a cold winter day. It is wonderful served hot with a slice of french bread or with croutons and bacon bits.-Karen Turner, Grand Junction, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut leeks into 1/4-in. slices. In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute leeks and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until bubbly. Gradually add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes. , Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender until smooth; return to pan. Add milk and cream; heat through. Garnish with chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 756mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Qiana Dixon
[email protected]This soup is a 10 out of 10. I highly recommend it.
Dk Manus
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's one of the best cream of leek soups I've ever had.
Andrea Aimable
[email protected]This soup is so versatile. You can add different vegetables, herbs, or spices to change up the flavor.
Solutions It
[email protected]I'm always looking for new soup recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. I'll be making it again and again.
husain mollik
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies. My kids love it!
Khalid C wali
[email protected]I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It's so easy to just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.
Antwi Francis
[email protected]I'm not a fan of cream soups, but this one is an exception. It's light and flavorful, and it doesn't feel heavy at all.
Sheree Talke
[email protected]This soup is also great for using up leftover leeks. I always have a few extra leeks in the fridge, and this is a great way to use them up.
Omar Salmin
[email protected]I topped my soup with a dollop of crème fraîche and some fresh chives. It was the perfect finishing touch.
Makram mull
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make ahead of time, which is great for busy weeknights.
Hellen Mikel
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. It was still delicious.
Ashish snr
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it fills you up without weighing you down.
Jai Ram Das Narain
[email protected]I added a bit of cayenne pepper to give it a little kick. It was delicious!
Sujon Hasan
[email protected]This is my new go-to soup recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out great.
Lock ABID
[email protected]I'm not a huge leek fan, but this soup changed my mind. It's creamy and flavorful without being too overpowering.
25 861 md sagor
[email protected]Made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Zaheer Akhtar
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. So easy to make and so delicious.
catherine Namuddu
[email protected]This cream of leek soup is divine! The flavors are so rich and creamy. I love the slight sweetness from the leeks and the subtle hint of nutmeg.