Yam & Leek Soup Recipe

Name: Yam & Leek Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 leeks, whites & greens, thinly sliced (2 cups); 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp dry thyme (3 tsp fresh); 2 tsp paprika; 3 bay leaves; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 cups water; 1-2 yams, chopped (2 cups); 1/4 cup sherry, red wine, or water; 2 tbsp orange juice, undiluted; Pinch of cayenne; Pinch of salt; Pinch of saffron; Garnish: minced basil - diced tomatoes

Servings: persons

2 leeks, whites & greens, thinly sliced (2 cups)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp dry thyme (3 tsp fresh)
2 tsp paprika
3 bay leaves
1 tsp black pepper
2 cups water
1-2 yams, chopped (2 cups)
1/4 cup sherry, red wine, or water
2 tbsp orange juice, undiluted
Pinch of cayenne
Pinch of salt
Pinch of saffron
Garnish: minced basil - diced tomatoes

1
In a soup pot over medium heat, saute the leeks in the oil until they are translucent. Add the thyme, paprika, bay leaves, and pepper, and saute for a minute more.
2
Add water and bring to a boil. Add the yams, sherry, and orange juice, return to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add saffron, cayenne and salt (to taste).
3
Continue to simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes or until yams are just soft (simmer too long and they will fall apart). Remove the bay leaves.
4
Pour into serving bowls and garnish with basil and tomatoes.

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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: 2 leeks, whites & greens, thinly sliced (2 cups), 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp dry thyme (3 tsp fresh), 2 tsp paprika, and more.

Yes, Yam & 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.

Yam & Leek Soup

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