in Soup Recipes

Leek cream soup

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Ingredients for 8 servings:

  • 800 g leek
  • 2 large onions
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 100 g lean ham cubes
  • 200 g cream
  • 200 g crème légère with herbs
  • 200 g cream cheese spread
  • 50 g butter
  • 1 ½ liters vegetable broth
  • salt and pepper
  • chili flakes

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 1 hour

Clean, wash, and finely chop the leek. Peel and finely chop the onions and garlic. Sauté the onions, diced ham, and garlic in the butter. Then add the leek. Add 1.5 liters of vegetable stock and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the vegetables are nice and soft. Purée with a hand blender. Stir in the cream, crème légère, and the processed cheese. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

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Written by John Myers

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