Creamy Leek Soup

Name: Creamy Leek Soup
Total time: 3600 s
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 4 medium leeks; 4-5 garlic cloves; 7 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 1/2 cup rice (or a small potato); 2 medium bay leaves; Salt; Cayenne pepper (optional); Ground white pepper; Plain Greek yogurt (optional); Chives, for garnish

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

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

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

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

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Steps

1 hour

1

Clean and slice the leeks.
2

Chop chives.
3

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

Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring.
6

Add stock, bay leaves, rice, and a dash of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
7

Remove from heat, add ground white pepper and cayenne, if desired. Purée with an immersion blender until smooth.
8

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