Indulge in the velvety goodness of creamy leek soup, a classic comfort food elevated with the rich, nutty flavor of melted brie. This soul-warming soup is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring tender leeks, aromatic shallots, and a touch of garlic, simmered in a creamy broth infused with white wine and vegetable stock. The finishing touch is a generous helping of melted brie, creating a luscious, silky texture that will tantalize your taste buds. Served with crusty bread or crackers for dipping, this creamy leek soup with brie is the epitome of culinary bliss, perfect for a cozy meal or an elegant dinner party.
In addition to the classic creamy leek soup with brie, this article also offers two variations to cater to different preferences:
1. **Creamy Leek and Potato Soup with Brie**: For a more hearty and filling soup, this variation incorporates tender potatoes, adding a delightful textural contrast to the creamy leek and brie.
2. **Vegan Creamy Leek Soup with Cashew Brie**: This plant-based version of the soup uses a creamy cashew-based sauce instead of brie, making it a delicious and dairy-free option.
LEEK SOUP WITH BRIE TOASTS
If you're looking for something special to fix on a holiday, look no further. This velvety soup is accented with tarragon, and the toasted bread topped with melted Brie cheese is the crowning touch. -Marie Hattrup, Sparks, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, saute the leeks, mushrooms, tarragon and pepper in 2 tablespoons butter for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Spread one side of each slice with 1/2 teaspoon butter. Place Brie on buttered side of toasts. , Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Ladle soup into six 8-oz. bowls; place two toasts in each bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 1110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
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.
MUSHROOM-LEEK SOUP WITH BRIE CROUTONS
Steps:
- Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add leeks and all mushrooms; sauté 8 minutes. Add flour and stir 1 minute. Gradually mix in stock. Bring to boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Add cream and Sherry and simmer 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in green onions. (Soup can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and refrigerate.)
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place bread slices on baking sheet. Bake until light golden, about 10 minutes. Cool. Top croutons with cheese slices.
- Preheat broiler. Place 6 ovenproof bowls or soufflé dishes on baking sheet. Bring soup to simmer; ladle into bowls. Top each with 2 croutons. Broil until cheese is completely melted, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with chives and serve.
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.
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.
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
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.
LEEK AND BRIE SOUP
Make and share this Leek and Brie Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dennisarmstrong3
Categories European
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1) In large saucepan, saute' leeks, celery, shallots, and garlic in clarified butter until soft.
- 2) Add vermouth. Boil gently until reduced by half.
- 3) Add new potatoes, thyme, white pepper to taste, chicken stock, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Add Brie, 1 cube at a time, whiskingt until blended after each addition.
- 4) Boil gently for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- 5) Pour 1/3 of the soup into blender container. Add 1/3 of the spinach . Puree until smooth. Repeat with remaining soup and spinach in 2 batches.
- 6) Ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with swirls of sour cream thinned to a drizzling consistency with a little milk.
- 7) Trim plates with sprigs of cinnamon basil.
CREAM OF BRIE AND LEEK SOUP
Make and share this Cream of Brie and Leek Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Raquel Grinnell
Categories Onions
Time 50m
Yield 1 pot of soup, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in heavy large deep skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook until translucent, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes. Add 4 cups stock and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until leeks are tender, about 25 minutes. Purée mixture in batches in blender.
- Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter in heavy large non aluminum saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir 2 minutes. Blend in half and half 1 cup at a time; whisk until smooth. Add 1/4 of cheese and blend until smooth and melted. Repeat with remaining cheese in batches.
- Strain soup through fine sieve, pressing with back of spoon. Return to saucepan. Mix in leek purée. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cool, cover and refrigerate.) Rewarm soup over low heat, stirring constantly. Thin with more stock if desired. Season with salt. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with pepper and chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 892.3, Fat 67.7, SaturatedFat 41.6, Cholesterol 218.6, Sodium 1141.2, Carbohydrate 37.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 8, Protein 35.4
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 BRIE SOUP
Very tasty soup. Great as a starter or light lunch. So good served in hollowed-out large Kaiser rolls!
Provided by Sandra
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook the onions and celery until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in the chicken stock. Simmer until the celery is tender, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the Brie cheese, and allow to melt for about 5 minutes.
- Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth, and pour into a clean pot. Heat the soup to almost simmering over medium-low heat. Pour in the cream. To serve, garnish with red and green pepper strips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 108.5 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 20.8 g, Sodium 1155 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality leeks. The fresher the leeks, the better the flavor of the soup will be. Look for leeks that are bright green and have firm, white bulbs.
- Wash the leeks thoroughly. Leeks can be quite dirty, so it's important to wash them thoroughly before using them. Cut off the root ends and the dark green tops, then slice the leeks in half lengthwise and rinse them under cold water.
- Use a good quality chicken broth. The chicken broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Look for a broth that is made with real chicken and has a rich flavor.
- Don't overcook the leeks. Leeks should be cooked until they are tender, but not mushy. Overcooked leeks will lose their flavor and texture.
- Use a good quality Brie cheese. The Brie cheese is the star of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality cheese. Look for a Brie that is ripe and has a creamy, flavorful texture.
- Serve the soup immediately. Leek and Brie soup is best served immediately after it is made. The longer it sits, the more the flavor of the Brie will mellow.
Conclusion:
Creamy leek soup with Brie is a delicious and sophisticated soup that is perfect for a special occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like your soup thick or thin, cheesy or not, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a new soup recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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