Best 10 Purresuppe Leek Soup Recipes

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**Purre Suppe (Leek Soup): A Creamy and Flavorful Treat**

Purre suppe, also known as leek soup, is a classic European dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. This creamy and flavorful soup is made with leeks, potatoes, and broth, and is often served with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt. In this article, we will explore two delicious recipes for purre suppe: a traditional version and a vegan version. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made with pantry staples, making them a perfect choice for a quick and comforting meal. So gather your ingredients and let's dive into the world of purre suppe!

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SAVORY LEEK SOUP



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There's no mistaking that savory is the main herb seasoning this rich and creamy soup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 medium leeks (white portion only), sliced (about 4 cups)
1/2 cup minced fresh chives
2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared with milk and butter)
2 tablespoons minced fresh savory or 2 teaspoons dried savory
4 cups chicken broth
3 cups half-and-half cream
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute leeks and chives until tender. Stir in mashed potatoes, savory and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until flavors are blended, 8-10 minutes. , Puree soup using an immersion blender or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan. Stir in cream, salt and pepper; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 605mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

LEEK SOUP



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When leeks are perfect for picking in my area, I start making this hearty leek soup. We pick as many wild leeks as we can find, and I freeze what we don't use immediately to try and stretch the season. -Cecilia Chynoweth, Hamilton, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 wild leeks
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
6 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 egg yolk, beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pinch ground nutmeg
2 cups half-and-half cream
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Cut leeks into thin slices. In a skillet, saute leeks and onion in butter until tender but not browned. Transfer to a soup kettle or Dutch oven. Add potatoes, broth and parsley; cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender. Strain; set broth aside. Puree vegetables in a blender or food processor. Return puree and broth to pan. Stir a small amount of pureed mixture into egg yolk; return to pan. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, stirring occasionally. Add the cream; heat through but do not boil. Garnish with bacon.

Nutrition Facts :

WINNING CREAM OF LEEK SOUP



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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

1 pound medium leeks (white portion only)
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 quart chicken stock or 4 bouillon cubes dissolved in 1 quart hot water
1 quart half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cooked potato, diced
1 cup diced fully cooked ham

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.

CLASSIC POTATO LEEK SOUP



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This classic creamy soup is easy to make and has a hint of fresh lemon juice for some brightness.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 leeks (white part only), thinly sliced
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 1/4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 bay leaf
3 sprigs fresh thyme, plus more leaves for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Olive oil for drizzling
Frizzled leeks or shallot, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a large wide pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, leeks and onion and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft and not browned, about 12 minutes. Raise the heat to medium-high, pour in the wine and continue to cook, uncovered, until almost dry, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes, bay leaf, thyme, 7 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook, covered, until the potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
  • Remove and discard the thyme and bay leaf. Working in batches, transfer the mixture to a blender and carefully puree until smooth, taking care not to fill the carafe more than half full per batch, or puree with an immersion blender in the pot. Reheat the soup over medium heat until steaming.
  • Whisk in the cream and lemon juice. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves, a drizzle of oil and a frizzled leeks or shallot if using.

PURRESUPPE - LEEK SOUP



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Make and share this Purresuppe - Leek Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Coasty

Categories     Norwegian

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter
3 leeks, sliced
5 potatoes, medium
2 carrots, medium
1/4 cup flour
1 lt beef broth
2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large heavy bottomed saucepan. Cut the leeks in half lengthwise and wash thoroughly. Slice. Dice the potatoes and carrots and add with the leeks to the saucepan. Cook five minutes while stirring occasionally to prevent vegetables from browning.
  • Add flour stirring constantly; remove from heat and add broth all at once while continuing to stir. Reduce heat and let simmer until vegetables are tender.
  • Beat egg yolks into a soup tureen. Pour soup over egg yolks, a little at a time, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve at once.

POTATO LEEK SOUP



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Comforting, easy, and great for leftovers, this hearty potato leek soup is the perfect dinner contender for most situations and moods life throws at you.

Categories     comfort food     dinner     main dish     soup

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tbsp. olive oil
3 tbsp. unsalted butter
3 medium russet potatoes (about 2 1/4 lb.), peeled and chopped
3 leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
3 celery stalks, chopped, plus yellow leaves for garnish (optional)
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
6 c. chicken broth
6 sprigs fresh thyme
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
3/4 tsp. ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 c. heavy cream, plus more for drizzling
Hot sauce and fried onions, optional

Steps:

  • In a medium Dutch oven, heat the oil and butter over medium heat. Add the potatoes, leeks and celery. Cook, stirring, until the leeks are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the chicken broth, thyme sprigs, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, until the potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove the thyme sprigs. Transfer about 4 cups of the soup to a blender. Remove the top insert from the lid and cover with a kitchen towel. Puree until smooth, 30 seconds. Add to Dutch oven with the remaining chunky soup. Stir in the cream and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until the soup is slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Season the soup with more salt and pepper. Garnish with celery leaves, hot sauce, prepared fried onions and another drizzle of heavy cream, if you like.

PUREE DE POIREAUX (LEEKS PUREE)



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Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     casseroles, side dish

Time 30m

Yield Six to eight servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds leeks, about 8 small leeks
Salt, if desired
Freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons butter
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Trim off the stem end of each leek. Cut off enough of the green part to leave a main section of about seven inches. Split the leeks lengthwise in half. Cut the split leeks crosswise into one-and-one half-inch lengths. There should be about eight cups loosely packed. Rinse thoroughly in cold water. Drain.
  • Put the leeks in a saucepan or kettle and add enough water to cover. Bring to the boil and simmer, uncovered, about 15 minutes or until tender. Drain thoroughly.
  • Put the leeks into the container of a food processor or blender and puree until fine. Scrape the mixture into a saucepan and start beating. Add the salt and pepper to taste, butter and nutmeg. Stir until piping hot. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 156, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 413 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CREAMY LEEK SOUP



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Categories     Blender     Dairy     Herb     Onion     Potato     Vegetable     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 (first course) servings with leftovers

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 medium leeks (3 pound), trimmed, leaving white and pale green parts only, and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
1 small boiling potato (6 ounces)
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 cups chicken stock or reduced-sodium chicken broth (24 fluid ounces)
3 cups water
1 Turkish bay leaf or 1/2 California
1 1/2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chilled heavy cream

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.

CREAMY LEEK SOUP



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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

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 large leeks, white and light green parts only, cleaned and sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
7 cups chicken stock, vegetable stock or water
1/2 cup basmati rice
1 bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Pinch of cayenne (optional)
1/2 cup milk, plain yogurt or a combination of milk and creme fraiche
Chopped chives and/or croutons

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.

EASY LEEK AND POTATO SOUP



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Hearty, warming, and absolutely delicious! Add cornstarch to thicken the soup if it is too thin. Serve with buttered bread.

Provided by tellytubby

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
3 cups chicken stock
3 potatoes, peeled and diced
3 large leeks, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
1 cube vegetable bouillon
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add stock, potatoes, leeks, parsley, bouquet garni, bouillon cube, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove soup from heat; discard bouquet garni. Puree soup in the pot using a hand blender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 23.5 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 653.9 mg, Sugar 7 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality leeks. The fresher the leeks, the better the soup will taste. Look for leeks that are bright green and have no signs of wilting or bruising.
  • Trim the leeks properly. Before using, trim the leeks by removing the root ends and the dark green tops. Slice the leeks thinly, making sure to rinse them thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit.
  • Sauté the leeks until soft. Sautéing the leeks in butter or oil helps to bring out their sweetness and flavor. Cook them over medium heat until they are soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth. The vegetable broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. You can use store-bought vegetable broth or make your own. If using store-bought, look for a broth that is low in sodium.
  • Season the soup to taste. Once the soup is cooked, season it to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or dried thyme.
  • Serve the soup hot. Leek soup is best served hot. You can garnish it with a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

Leek soup is a delicious, comforting, and healthy soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it thick or thin, creamy or chunky, there is a leek soup recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a simple but satisfying soup to make, give leek soup a try.

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