Nitkos Leek Cream Soup

Leeks are a member of the allium family, which also includes onions and garlic. They have a mild onion-like flavor and are often used in soups and stews.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Nitkos Leek Cream Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Soup, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram Leeks
• 200 gram Potatoes
• 500 milliliter Vegetable broth
• 200 milliliter Heavy cream
• 30 gram Butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper
• 10 gram Chives

Instructions

1. Clean and slice the leeks.
2. Peel and dice the potatoes.
3. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
4. Add the leeks and sauté until softened.
5. Add the potatoes and vegetable broth.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
7. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
8. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
9. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
10. Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 5g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.