Cream Of Leek Soup With Onions
Time
30 Mins
Servings
5
Diet Restriction - - -
Rating
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Secret Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
3 large leeks, diced (white and light green parts)
1 cup chopped vidalia onion (or other white onion)
6 green onions, chopped (white and light green parts)
1/3 cup flour
3 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1/4 cup white wine
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Salt, to taste
1 cup half-and-half (or heavy cream or light cream)
1/2 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
Directions
In a large soup pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add in leeks, and onions and saute for about 10 minutes or until they are tender, but not browned.
Stir in flour; mix well.
Add broth, wine, thyme, ground mustard, white pepper, and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
Stir in half and half and optional cheese, if using it. Heat through.
Puree with immersion hand blender/blender/food processor to a semi-smooth texture (or make smooth, if desired).
Return to hot pot. Serve.
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