"Potage aux Poireaux et au Gingembre" : Leek & Gin

Name: "Potage aux Poireaux et au Gingembre" : Leek & Gin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 leeks; 3 potatoes; 1 liter chicken bouillon; 2 teaspoons butter; 1 piece ginger; 14 loaf stale French bread; 12 bunch fresh chives; 1 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons olive oil (approx.); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1
Wash and peel the potatoes and cut into small chunks.
2
Wash and chop leeks.
3
Peel and chop ginger (I couldn't find whole ginger in the supermarket, so I just used regular ground ginger, 1 to 1-1/2 tsp, I think.)
4
Cut or tear the bread into small pieces.
5
Heat olive oil in a pan and add bread.
6
Brown bread until just toasted.
7
Move bread onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
8
Wash and chop chives (Here again, I just used dried chives as the store was out of fresh.
9
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10
In a large saucepan, cook potatoes in the bouillon for 25 minutes.
11
In a sautee pan, melt butter and stir in ginger.
12
Then add the leeks and let sautee 8 minutes, stirring often.
13
When the potatoes are ready, add the leeks and the bread to the saucepan.
14
Mix well.
15
Add salt and pepper to taste.
16
Pour into soup bowls.
17
Sprinkle with chives and serve topped with a spoonfull of sour cream.

690

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 leeks, 3 potatoes, 1 liter chicken bouillon, 2 teaspoons butter, and more.

Yes, "Potage aux Poireaux et au Gingembre" : Leek & Gin 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!