Leek Soup With Brie Toasts Recipes

LEEK SOUP WITH BRIE TOASTS

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute the leeks, mushrooms, tarragon and pepper in 2 tablespoons butter for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Spread one side of each slice with 1/2 teaspoon butter. Place Brie on buttered side of toasts. , Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Ladle soup into six 8-oz. bowls; place two toasts in each bowl.

LEEK POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Chop the leeks into small pieces.
• In a 6-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the leeks and a heavy pinch of salt and sweat for 5 minutes. Decrease the heat to medium-low and cook until the leeks are tender, approximately 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the potatoes and the vegetable broth, increase the heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and gently simmer until the potatoes are soft, approximately 45 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and puree the mixture with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in the heavy cream, buttermilk, and white pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired. Sprinkle with chives and serve immediately, or chill and serve cold.

CREAMY LEEK SOUP WITH BRIE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute leeks in butter until tender. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes. , Strain, reserving broth in pan. Place leeks in a blender with 1/2 cup of broth; cover and process until smooth. , Return to the pan. Stir in 3 cups cream. Combine the flour, salt, pepper and remaining cream until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. , Cut Brie into small pieces; add to soup in batches, stirring until most of the cheese is melted. Garnish with chives.

LEEK SOUP WITH BRIE TOASTS

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute the leeks, mushrooms, garlic, tarragon and pepper in 2 tablespoons butter for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth and cream.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Lightly toast bread on a baking sheet.
• Spread one side of each slice with 1/2 teaspoon butter.
• Place Brie on buttered side of toasts.
• Broil 3-4 inches from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Ladle soup into six 8-oz. bowls; place two toasts in each bowl.
• Yield: 6 servings.

LEEK SOUP WITH BRIE TOASTS

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or stockpot, saute the leeks, mushrooms, garlic, tarragon and pepper in 2 tablespoons of butter for 8-10 minutes or until tender.
• Stir in the flour until blended.
• Gradually add the broth and cream while whisking.
• Bring to a boil and whisk for 2 minutes, or until thickened.
• Lightly toast bread.
• Spread one side of each slice with 1/2 teaspoons butter.
• Place Brie on buttered side of toasts.
• Broil 3-4 inches from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese melts.
• Ladle soup into six 8oz. bowls.
• Float two toasts in each bowl.

POTATO LEEK SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Melt butter on medium heat in a large pot. Add the chopped leeks and stir until coated with butter.
• Cover the pot and lower heat, cook for around 10 minutes until the leeks have softened.
• Increase to medium-high. Add garlic, potatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, then add vegetable broth, water, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
• Lower heat and cover pot with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and easily speared by a fork.
• Uncover and remove thyme and bay leaf.
• Use an immersion or countertop blender to blend the soup until smooth.
• Stir in chives and hot sauce (optional).
• Allow to cool 2 minutes and serve.
• Enjoy!

MUSHROOM-LEEK SOUP WITH BRIE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add leeks and all mushrooms; sauté 8 minutes. Add flour and stir 1 minute. Gradually mix in stock. Bring to boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Add cream and Sherry and simmer 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in green onions. (Soup can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and refrigerate.)
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Place bread slices on baking sheet. Bake until light golden, about 10 minutes. Cool. Top croutons with cheese slices.
• Preheat broiler. Place 6 ovenproof bowls or soufflé dishes on baking sheet. Bring soup to simmer; ladle into bowls. Top each with 2 croutons. Broil until cheese is completely melted, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with chives and serve.