Indulge in the velvety smoothness of our delectable Cream of Leek Soup with Onions, a comforting culinary masterpiece that embodies the essence of simplicity and elegance. This classic soup is a symphony of flavors, where the natural sweetness of leeks and onions harmonizes with a touch of garlic, white pepper, and a hint of nutmeg. Prepared with utmost care, our soup is a labor of love, simmered to perfection to extract the maximum flavor from each ingredient. Served with a dollop of crème fraîche or a sprinkle of fresh herbs, this soup is guaranteed to warm your heart and soul. In addition to the classic recipe, we also present variations that add a touch of uniqueness to this timeless dish. Discover how roasted leeks can lend a smoky depth of flavor, or how a splash of white wine can elevate the soup's complexity. For those who prefer a vegan alternative, we offer a delightful plant-based version that retains all the creamy goodness without compromising on taste. With its versatility and endless possibilities, our Cream of Leek Soup with Onions is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LEEK AND ONION SOUP
Steps:
- Gently fry the leeks and onion for 10 minutes, or until soft and translucent.
- Add the potato and stock, then bring to a simmering point. Let it simmer for 15 minutes or until the potato is cooked.
- Pour in the almond milk, and let it simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Transfer everything to a food processor and blend until smooth. Alternatively, you can you a stick blender and do it straight in the pot.
- Season to taste then divide the soup between four bowls.
- Sprinkle with chives and drizzle with vegan cream. Serve with your favourite bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Sugar 7.6 g, Sodium 1092.9 mg, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
CREAMY POTATO AND LEEK SOUP
Not only do my somewhat picky kids love to eat this soup, they love to help me make it too...delicious and simple!
Provided by Mama2ME
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir leeks, garlic, salt, and pepper in the hot butter until leeks are tender and lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
- Stir chicken broth and cornstarch together in a bowl until cornstarch is dissolved; pour over the leek mixture. Add potatoes to the broth mixture and bring to a boil; season with onion powder and garlic powder. Reduce heat, add half-and-half to broth mixture, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat and blend soup using a hand blender until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 40.1 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 538.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
CREAM OF LEEK SOUP WITH ONIONS
Despite all of the onions, this soup is very mild, and sort of sweet, because of the leeks. The smoked gouda cheese is optional (I've already skipped it totally because I had none, or used sharp cheddar or Swiss instead), but the smokey flavor of the cheese goes well with the sweetness of the leeks.
Provided by Parsley
Categories Onions
Time 30m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.2, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 55.2, Sodium 209, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 6.7
CREAM OF LEEK SOUP
My husband discovered this wonderful soup recipe on a cold winter day. It is wonderful served hot with a slice of french bread or with croutons and bacon bits.-Karen Turner, Grand Junction, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut leeks into 1/4-in. slices. In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute leeks and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until bubbly. Gradually add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes. , Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender until smooth; return to pan. Add milk and cream; heat through. Garnish with chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 756mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
WINNING CREAM OF LEEK SOUP
I got this recipe from an old family friend, who gave me my first batch of leeks, too! This soup quickly became our family favorite. I enjoy making hearty dishes like this one-and I especially like cooking with pork when I can...my husband and I raise hogs.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield about 4 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Clean leeks carefully, rinsing well to remove soil. Cut into 1/2-in. pieces. Steam in covered container with 1/2 cup water until tender (can do this in microwave); Do not drain. Set aside., Melt butter in a large saucepan; add flour, stirring constantly until smooth. Cook 2-4 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly until flour is thoroughly cooked. Gradually add chicken stock, stirring with wire whisk; bring to boil. Turn heat to low; add cream, seasonings, leeks, potato and ham. Do not boil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 570mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CREAMY LEEK SOUP
Steps:
- Wash sliced leeks in a large bowl of cold water, agitating them, then lift out and drain well in a colander.
- Cook leeks, onion, carrot, celery, salt, and pepper in 4 tablespoons butter in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Peel potato and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, then add to onion mixture along with wine, stock, water, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in parsley and simmer soup, uncovered, 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf and keep soup at a bare simmer.
- Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a 1-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, then add flour and cook roux, whisking, until golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add 2 cups simmering stock (from soup), whisking vigorously (mixture will be thick), then whisk mixture into remaining soup and return to a simmer, whisking.
- Blend soup in 4 batches in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), about 1 minute per batch, transferring to a 3- to 4-quart saucepan. Reheat if necessary, then season with salt and pepper.
- Beat cream in a bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until it almost forms soft peaks. Serve soup topped with cream.
LEEK & POTATO SOUP
Of the winter soups, leek and potato is one of the most comforting and familiar. This easy Vichyssoise recipe by Darina Allen makes the most of seasonal, local veg
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Soup
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt 50g butter in a heavy saucepan. When it foams, add 450g potatoes, cut into 1cm cubes, 1 small onion, cut the same as the potatoes, and 450g white parts of leeks, sliced and toss them in the butter until they are well coated.
- Season well with salt and freshly ground pepper and toss again. Put a disc of greaseproof paper (called a cartouche by chefs) on top of the vegetables to keep in the steam), then cover the pan with its lid.
- Cook over a gentle heat for 10 mins, or until the vegetables are soft but not coloured.
- Uncover the pan and discard the paper. Pour in 850ml of the light chicken or vegetable stock, bring to the boil and simmer until the vegetables are just cooked - about 5 minutes. Do not overcook or the soup will lose its fresh flavour.
- Purée in a blender until silky smooth, in batches if necessary, then taste and adjust the seasoning. Return the soup to a clean pan and stir in three quarters of a 142ml carton of whipping cream and 125ml full-fat milk.
- To finish the soup, finely shred the white part of 1 leek and gently cook it in a small knob of hot butter for a few mins until it is softened but not coloured.
- Reheat the soup to a gentle simmer (add some extra stock at this point if the soup is too thick for your liking), then pour into warmed bowls.
- Drizzle the remaining cream over each serving, top with a little pile of buttered leeks and a scattering of chives and black pepper and serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium
CREAMY LEEK SOUP
I usually pair leeks with potatoes to make a creamy puree, but this time I used basmati rice, and the results are comforting and delicious. You could add something creamy to this if you wanted to - yogurt or milk or creme fraiche. But I found it utterly satisfying with no further enrichment.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories soups and stews, appetizer, side dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot and add the leeks and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until leeks are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and stir for about a minute, until the garlic smells fragrant. Add the stock or water, the rice, bay leaf and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Taste and adjust salt. Remove the bay leaf and discard.
- Puree the soup with an immersion blender or a food mill, or in batches in a blender, taking care to remove the lid or take out the center insert and to cover with a towel to avoid hot splashes. Return to the pot, heat through, and add pepper to taste and a pinch of cayenne if desired. Serve hot or cold. If you wish you can thin out with milk, plain yogurt or a combination of milk and creme fraiche. Garnish with chopped chives or croutons.
TERRA CREAM OF LEEK SOUP
I am cooking this right now. I had a lot of leeks that I needed to dispose of before going on vacation. My criteria while looking for a recipe was the one that calls for the most leeks. This one popped up on the Spanish-language website Terra. So the following is a translation for Recipezaar. Since I only used what was here in my kitchen, I can't really suggest what size vegetables to use, so use your discretion. If you don't like onions don't use a big one, if you want a thicker soup use a bigger potato, etc.
Provided by Valeria
Categories Potato
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat butter in large saucepan and add leeks and onion. Lower heat, cover and let cook 10 minutes.
- Add potato, salt, pepper and stock. Cook 20 minutes more.
- Remove from stove, with blender puree until smooth.
- Stir in milk, serve hot or cold, garnish with chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.9, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 84.2, Carbohydrate 23.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.2, Protein 4
CREAM OF LEEK SOUP
This soup is super creamy in texture, but it contains no actual cream. The butter and flour mixture -- what's called a roux -- gives it body and silkiness.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium pot, melt butter over medium. Add leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 minutes.
- Add flour and cook, stirring, until combined, 1 minute.
- Whisking constantly, add broth and 1 cup water and bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, 10 minutes. Add tarragon.
- Transfer mixture to a large bowl. In batches, fill a blender halfway with mixture and puree until smooth; to allow heat to escape, remove cap from hole in lid, cover lid with a dish towel, and hold down firmly while blending. Return soup to pot as pureed.
- Heat over medium until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper. Thin with broth or water, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 8 g
Tips:
- Choose the right leeks: Look for leeks that are firm, with no signs of wilting or bruising. The white and light green parts of the leek are the most tender and flavorful, so use those for the soup.
- Wash the leeks thoroughly: Leeks can be gritty, so it's important to wash them thoroughly before using them. Cut off the root end and the dark green leaves, then slice the leeks thinly. Rinse them under cold water, making sure to get between the layers, to remove any dirt or grit.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: When sautéing the leeks and onions, don't overcrowd the pot. If you do, they won't cook evenly and will release too much water. Cook them in batches if necessary.
- Use a good quality vegetable broth: The vegetable broth is an important part of the soup, so use a good quality broth that you enjoy the taste of. You can use store-bought broth or make your own.
- Season the soup to taste: Once the soup is cooked, taste it and season it with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or dried thyme, if desired.
Conclusion:
Cream of leek soup is a delicious and versatile soup that can be enjoyed all year round. It's a great way to use up leftover leeks, and it's also a healthy and affordable meal. Serve it with a crusty bread or a salad for a complete meal.
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