LEEK POTATO SOUP
Alton Brown's Leek Potato Soup, or vichyssoise, is equally delicious hot or cold, from Good Eats on Food Network.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories appetizer
Time 1h40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
SAVORY LEEK SOUP
There's no mistaking that savory is the main herb seasoning this rich and creamy soup.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute leeks and chives until tender. Stir in mashed potatoes, savory and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until flavors are blended, 8-10 minutes. , Puree soup using an immersion blender or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan. Stir in cream, salt and pepper; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 605mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
MUSHROOM AND LEEK SOUP
A rich, easy soup, using just a few ingredients. If you can't find leeks, just use green onions.
Provided by Ruth
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium high heat, saute the mushrooms and leeks in the butter or margarine and olive oil until tender. Add the sherry and reduce liquid by half.
- Then add the beef broth, water and ground black pepper. Bring to a boil and add the pasta. Boil gently for 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender. Garnish with sliced mushrooms if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1232.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
LEEK SOUP
When leeks are perfect for picking in my area, I start making this hearty leek soup. We pick as many wild leeks as we can find, and I freeze what we don't use immediately to try and stretch the season. -Cecilia Chynoweth, Hamilton, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts :
SHAKESPEARE'S LEEK SOUP
Shakespeare writes a long part about leeks in his play Henry V. This vegetable has been celebrated throughout history by everyone from Roman Emperor Nero to Ernest Hemingway. I invented this soup because I wanted to put my own flavors to this historical vegetable! I hope you enjoy it!
Provided by ChefLee
Categories Potato
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large soup pot. Add garlic and jalapeno and saute for 1 minute.
- Pour in water and chicken broth and bring to a boil then add leeks, carrots, and potatoes. Stir and bring back up to a boil.
- Add Lawry's, pepper, crushed red pepper, lemon juice, and ginger.
- Add ham, mushrooms, then half-n-half.
- Stir and simmer on med-low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.2, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 100.6, Sodium 631.4, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 5.6, Protein 29.7
MAGICAL LEEK SOUP
Magical Leek Soup - the French woman's diet secret, as referenced in "Emily in Paris". Le Chef's Wife twist on the recipe is delicious and family friendly. It tastes like comfort food yet is incredibly healthy for you. Vegan and gluten free. Tasty and pretty enough to be served at a dinner party.
Provided by lechefswife
Categories soup
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel, clean and chop the leeks - discarding the dark green tops. 5 of the leeks can be chopped in big pieces, 1 leek, the leek you will use for the garnish, should be chopped in fine half rounds.
- Peel and quarter the potatoes.
- Heat the olive oil into a soup pot on medium heat.
- Add the garlic and the leeks for soup (the 5 leeks).
- Sautée the leeks for 5 minutes until they start to become translucent. Stir frequently, you don't want them to burn.
- Add the fleur de sel.
- Pour in 8 cups of water and add the anise seed the potatoes.
- Allow to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the potatoes are soft.
- Taste the broth - add an additional pinch of salt or pepper if needed.
- *Remove the star anise seed from the broth - you do NOT want to mix the star anise with the immersion blender!*
- Mix the soup with the immersion blender.
- (note you can add an additional 2 cups of water, 1 cup at a time, only if needed. The consistency should be thick but still soup like).
POTATO LEEK SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY
Buttery, creamy, and made oh-so fragrant with the help of thyme and chives, this potato leek soup is the perfect companion to any cold weather dinner. Serve with a bit of hot sauce for an extra kick and a sprinkling of croutons for added crunch.
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
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!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 751 calories, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 14 grams
SQUASH & LEEK SOUP
I love this soup because it is thick & creamy without using any cream. I had a huge Butternut squash, and some leeks left from the garden, and this is what developed.
Provided by Lois M
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut squash into half lengthwise, clean out seeds and place skin up on a baking dish, bake at 400 for about 45 minute allow to cool, peel off skin and cut into large chunks.
- In a large pot, saute the onions, ginger, leeks, and garlic in the butter until soft.
- Add the chicken stock, and wine (if using,or increase chicken stock) and simmer about 20 minute.
- Transfer to a large bowl or measuring cup.
- Fill blender or food processer with 1/2 stock and 1/2 squash.
- (This took me 3 batches) Puree.
- Return to pot and add salt, pepper to taste.
- Simmer about 20 minute Freezes well.
CREAMY LEEK SOUP
Steps:
- Wash sliced leeks in a large bowl of cold water, agitating them, then lift out and drain well in a colander.
- Cook leeks, onion, carrot, celery, salt, and pepper in 4 tablespoons butter in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Peel potato and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, then add to onion mixture along with wine, stock, water, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in parsley and simmer soup, uncovered, 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf and keep soup at a bare simmer.
- Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a 1-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, then add flour and cook roux, whisking, until golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add 2 cups simmering stock (from soup), whisking vigorously (mixture will be thick), then whisk mixture into remaining soup and return to a simmer, whisking.
- Blend soup in 4 batches in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), about 1 minute per batch, transferring to a 3- to 4-quart saucepan. Reheat if necessary, then season with salt and pepper.
- Beat cream in a bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until it almost forms soft peaks. Serve soup topped with cream.
WATERCRESS AND LEEK SOUP
The vibrant watercress and leak soup can be made up to two days ahead. When ready to serve, toss the remaining raw watercress with oil and lemon juice for the topping.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add leeks and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Add broth, potato, and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook, partially covered, until potato is tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add 2 bunches watercress and cook until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer vegetables and a little liquid to a blender; puree until smooth and pour into a bowl. Puree remaining liquid in blender and return to pot. Stir in pureed vegetables and season soup with salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Add remaining watercress and toss. Serve soup topped with watercress.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g
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