Creamy Leek Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Leek Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 4 large leeks, white and light green parts only, cleaned and sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 7 cups chicken stock, vegetable stock or water; 1/2 cup basmati rice; 1 bay leaf; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Pinch of cayenne (optional); 1/2 cup milk, plain yogurt or a combination of milk and creme fraiche; Chopped chives and/or croutons

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 large leeks, white and light green parts only, cleaned and sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
7 cups chicken stock, vegetable stock or water
1/2 cup basmati rice
1 bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Pinch of cayenne (optional)
1/2 cup milk, plain yogurt or a combination of milk and creme fraiche
Chopped chives and/or croutons

1
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot and add the leeks and a generous pinch of salt.
2
Cook, stirring, until leeks are tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and stir for about a minute, until the garlic smells fragrant.
4
Add the stock or water, the rice, bay leaf and salt to taste.
5
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
6
Taste and adjust salt.
7
Remove the bay leaf and discard.
8
Puree the soup with an immersion blender or a food mill, or in batches in a blender, taking care to remove the lid or take out the center insert and to cover with a towel to avoid hot splashes.
9
Return to the pot, heat through, and add pepper to taste and a pinch of cayenne if desired.
10
Serve hot or cold.
11
If you wish you can thin out with milk, plain yogurt or a combination of milk and creme fraiche.
12
Garnish with chopped chives or croutons.

976

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

139

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 4 large leeks, white and light green parts only, cleaned and sliced, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 7 cups chicken stock, vegetable stock or water, and more.

Yes, Creamy Leek Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Leek Soup

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