* Exported from MasterCook *
Cream Of Leek Soup
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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Christmas
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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12 Med. leeks
1 tb Garlic - finely minced
8 c Chicken broth - homemade or
2 c Milk
-pepper to t -- aste
1 c Whipping cream
-tablespoons c -- hopped fresh
4 tb Butter
6 tb Flour
-canned
1 Salt and freshly ground
1/4 ts Freshly grated nutmed
1/3 c Chervil sprigs - or 3
1 Chives
1. Trim the leeks and rinse them well. Quarter them
lengthwise and cut them into 1/4-inch pieces. There
should be about 5 cups.
2. Heat the butter in a heavy saucepan and add the
leeks and garlic. Cook briefly, stirring often, over
medium heat. Add the flour, blending it well with a
wire whisk, and add the chicken broth, milk, salt,
pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30
minutes.
3. Spoon and scrape the mixture into a blender or
food processor and puree.
4. Just before serving, add the whipping cream. The
soup can be served cold or brought to a simmer and
served hot. Garnish each serving with the chervil or
chives.
Yield: 10 to 12 servings.
Posted by Michelle Bass. Courtesy of Fred Peters. NYC
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