Leek Soup With Apples And Blue Cheese Recipe

Name: Leek Soup With Apples And Blue Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 leeks; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 shallots, chopped (or 1 small red onion); 1 medium onion, diced; 3 tart apples, peeled and diced (like Granny Smith); 1 cup dry sherry; 1 cup apple cider; 4 large baking potatoes, peeled and diced; 4 cups vegetable stock (or chicken); 1 cup heavy cream; 4 ounces blue cheese (plus 2 tbls. for garnish); sea salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 slice red apple (to garnish)

Servings: persons

4 leeks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 shallots, chopped (or 1 small red onion)
1 medium onion, diced
3 tart apples, peeled and diced (like Granny Smith)
1 cup dry sherry
1 cup apple cider
4 large baking potatoes, peeled and diced
4 cups vegetable stock (or chicken)
1 cup heavy cream
4 ounces blue cheese (plus 2 tbls. for garnish)
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 slice red apple (to garnish)

1
Discard the green portion of the leeks(I save in the freezer for making vegetable stock). Trim and rinse the white parts thoroughly, then chop.
2
In a large stockpot over high heat, melt the butter until it starts to bubble. Add the leeks, garlic, shallots, onion, apples, sherry, and cider and cover.
3
Over high heat, saute the mixture until the onions are soft and half the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the potatoes and stock and simmer over medium heat until the potatoes are tender, about 25-30 minutes.
5
Puree the soup in a blender or in batches in a food processor.
6
Return the soup to hte pot, and add the cream, then stir.
7
Over medium heat, bring the soup just to a boil. add the cheese and mix thoroughly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
Serve the soup hot in a tureeen, garnished with slices of red apple and crumbled blue cheese, or in individual bowls. Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 leeks, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 shallots, chopped (or 1 small red onion), and more.

Yes, Leek Soup With Apples And Blue Cheese 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.

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Leek Soup With Apples And Blue Cheese

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