Legendary leek soup
- Preparation 30 min
- Cooking 55 min
- Servings 4
- Freezing Absolutely
This legendary leek soup is perfect for the cold season. It is simple yet extremely tasty. Why not enjoy it while it lasts? This soup is perfect as a meal for 4 or as starters for 6. Serve with kick ass croutons!
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Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 3 leeks (white part only), sliced
- 4 medium white potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 celery sticks, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon Provence herbs
- About 5 cups chicken broth
- 15% country-style cream
- Salt and ground pepper
Preparation
- In a big pan at medium heat, add about 1/4 cup olive oil followed by the veggies and Provence herbs then season with salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 8-10 minutes to caramelize well. Add oil if needed.
- Add the chicken broth (enough to cover), season with salt and pepper, stir well then bring to a boil. Reduce to low heat, cover and let simmer 45 minutes or until veggies are ultra soft and fork tender. Reduce to a puree with a blender of a hand mixer until ULTRA smooth. You have a Vitamin? Here is the time to use it! Split in bowls, add a dash of cream in the middle and serve with some goat cheese croutons!
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Domaine du Tariquet Chardonnay
A Chardonnay from south-west fRance, with ripe apples and butter accents and a smooth texture. Perfect with this comforting soup!
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Apaisante, Lagabière
This Belgian white beer flavored with chamomile will offer you a fruity pairing. Its notes of lemon, pear, coriander and vanilla will emphasize the delicacy of the white part of leek in this comforting soup.
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*Pairings are suggestions. If you can't find the exact product, substitute for the same type of beer or varietal blend from the same region. Feel free to ask a consultant for help!
Our sommeliers suggest
Domaine du Tariquet Chardonnay
A Chardonnay from south-west fRance, with ripe apples and butter accents and a smooth texture. Perfect with this comforting soup!
See the product
Apaisante, Lagabière
This Belgian white beer flavored with chamomile will offer you a fruity pairing. Its notes of lemon, pear, coriander and vanilla will emphasize the delicacy of the white part of leek in this comforting soup.
See the product
*Pairings are suggestions. If you can't find the exact product, substitute for the same type of beer or varietal blend from the same region. Feel free to ask a consultant for help!
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