Creamy Leek Soup

Ricardo
Ricardo @tallcook
Manhattan, New York, United States

Years ago I tried a creamy leek soup at a dinner and was so taken by it that I begged the host for the recipe. With a few minor changes I hereby share the recipe with you.

#leek #soup #stock #chives #winter #lunch #supper #dinner

Creamy Leek Soup

Years ago I tried a creamy leek soup at a dinner and was so taken by it that I begged the host for the recipe. With a few minor changes I hereby share the recipe with you.

#leek #soup #stock #chives #winter #lunch #supper #dinner

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Ingredients

1 hour
5 servings
  1. 1 tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
  2. 4large leeks
  3. 4-5garlic cloves
  4. 7 cupschicken or vegetable stock
  5. 1/2 cuprice (or a small potato)
  6. 2medium bay leaves
  7. Salt
  8. Cayenne pepper (optional)
  9. Ground white pepper
  10. Plain Greek yogurt (optional)
  11. Chives, for garnish

Cooking Instructions

1 hour
  1. 1

    Clean and slice the leeks.

  2. 2

    Chop chives.

  3. 3

    Peel garlic, remove the germ (green inner sprout) if any, and mince.

  4. 4

    In a large pot, heat oil at medium temperature and add the leeks and a dash of salt. Stir to coat leeks in oil. Cook for 6 minutes stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring.

  6. 6

    Add stock, bay leaves, rice, and a dash of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

  7. 7

    Remove from heat, add ground white pepper and cayenne, if desired. Purée with an immersion blender until smooth.

  8. 8

    Serve hot or cold with plain Greek yogurt, if desired, and chopped chives.

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