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

Reagan Premky
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's also a very affordable meal.


walid kashkash
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I've never made leek soup before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out great.


Arafat Hasan
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a very healthy and nutritious meal.


Hbb Vch
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my house.


Op Shahmeer Yt
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. It's easy to reheat and it's always delicious.


Michelle thorn
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I love the cheesy topping on this soup. It's the perfect way to finish off a delicious meal.


Gary Lee Thomas Sr
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Shadi Halloun
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover leeks.


jona jane respecia
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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Marqueal sandy
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I really enjoyed this soup. The creamy texture and the cheesy topping made it a winner.


Edie Bear
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This soup was delicious! I loved the creamy texture and the cheesy topping. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Aaron Wilcox
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it. The soup was very flavorful and the cheesy topping was a hit.


Rosa Perez
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This leek soup au gratin was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the cheesy topping was the perfect finishing touch.