Mennonite Leek Soup Recipes

MENNONITE LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Bring chicken stock to boil.
• Add leeks, potatoes, carrots and celery.
• Simmer 30-45 minutes until veggies are soft.
• Add seasonings and simmer another 30 minutes.
• Puree in batches in blender.
• Serve hot or cold.

CABBAGE BORSCHT MENNONITE SOUP

Steps:

• Bring beef soup bones and water to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, adding more water, as necessary, to maintain the 2 quart level. Remove and discard the soup bones, then strain the broth into a fresh pot, and return to the stove.
• Stir in the carrots, potatoes, cabbage, onions, parsley, allspice berries, bay leaf, star anise, salt, and pepper. Cook until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and return soup to a boil. Serve individual bowls of soup topped with heavy cream.

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!

LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Cut leeks into thin slices. In a skillet, saute leeks and onion in butter until tender but not browned. Transfer to a soup kettle or Dutch oven. Add potatoes, broth and parsley; cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender. Strain; set broth aside. Puree vegetables in a blender or food processor. Return puree and broth to pan. Stir a small amount of pureed mixture into egg yolk; return to pan. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, stirring occasionally. Add the cream; heat through but do not boil. Garnish with bacon.

MENNONITE NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• Skin the chicken so it is not so fatty.
• Put chicken and broth in a big pot.
• Add anise, bay leaves, pepper and cinnamon stick.
• Simmer for 2- 2 1/2 hours, skimming off foam occasionally.
• Add butter and simmer for about 1/2 hour.
• Remove the chicken and pull meat off carcass, place in a separate bowl.
• Skim off any remaining fat from broth.
• Cook your noodles in clean water and place in another separate bowl.
• To serve, fill your own bowl with noodles and meat desired, pour hot broth over top.