Winning Cream of Leek Soup
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: about 4 quarts.
I got this recipe from an old family friend, who gave me my first batch of leeks, too! This soup quickly became our family favorite. I enjoy making hearty dishes like this one—and I especially like cooking with pork when I can...my husband and I raise hogs.
Ingredients
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1 pound medium leeks (white portion only)
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1 cup butter, cubed
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 quart chicken stock or 4 bouillon cubes dissolved in 1 quart hot water
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1 quart half-and-half cream
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1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 cup cooked potato, diced
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1 cup diced fully cooked ham
Directions
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1.
Clean leeks carefully, rinsing well to remove soil. Cut into 1/2-in. pieces. Steam in covered container with 1/2 cup water until tender (can do this in microwave); Do not drain. Set aside.
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2.
Melt butter in a large saucepan; add flour, stirring constantly until smooth. Cook 2-4 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly until flour is thoroughly cooked. Gradually add chicken stock, stirring with wire whisk; bring to boil. Turn heat to low; add cream, seasonings, leeks, potato and ham. Do not boil.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 253 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 570mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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