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rich leek soup

katcat avatar
Recipe by
Wallace Hale
@katcat
sikeston, MO

this is a perfect spring soup, hope you enjoy

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For rich leek soup

  • 6 Tbsp
    butter, unsalted
  • 8 lg
    leeks(white parts only), well rinsed, dried, and thinly sliced
  • 1 lg
    yellow onions sliced
  • 8 md
    red potatoes,peeled small slices
  • 6 c
    chicken stock
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 3 c
    whole milk
  • 4 1/2 c
    heavy cream
  • black pepper to taste

How To Make rich leek soup

  • 1
    Melt butter in a stock pot over medium heat. Add the leeks and onion and saute slowly until golden, about 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in the potatoes, stock, and lemon juice. Boil gently for 45 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • 2
    Process the soup in batches in a blender till its a slightly coarse puree.
  • 3
    Return the puree to the stock pot and stir in themilk and cream season with pepper heat till simmering turn off wait 7 minutes and serve
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