CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN POTATO LEEK SOUP
This is from the restaurant chain California Pizza Kitchen. I had to make my own because they keep changing their menu and taking this soup off of it altogether. What a shame, now I have to make a whole pot and eat it until I'm guilty of glutony. I like the caramelized leeks because they lend a lot of flavor to the soup. Once I accidentally over caramelized it (very brown), I thought it made the soup even better but maybe it's because I am used to burnt food.
Provided by Nado2003
Categories Potato
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut off roots and trim dark green tops from leeks. Discard any tough outer leaves. Cut each leek lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Rinse leeks thoroughly in large bowl of cold water, swishing to remove sand. Transfer leeks to colander to drain, leaving sand in bottom of bowl. Repeat process, changing water several times, until all sand is removed.
- In 4-quart saucepan, combine potatoes, salt, oregano, thyme, pepper, bay leaf, half of leeks, and 3 cups water; cover and heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cook 5 minutes or until potatoes are very tender. Discard bay leaf.
- Meanwhile, in nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add remaining leeks and cook 10 to 12 minutes or until leeks are tender, stirring frequently. Stir in soy sauce and cook 1 to 2 minutes or just until leeks are evenly browned, stirring constantly. Transfer leek mixture to saucepan with potato mixture; stir in broth.
- In batches, ladle potato mixture into blender; cover, with center part of cover removed to allow steam to escape, and blend until pureed. Pour puree into large bowl. Repeat with remaining mixture. (OK, I skip this step and just put my stick blender into the soup pot and puree the whole thing.).
- Return puree to same saucepan; stir in half-and-half and heavy cream. Heat soup over low heat just until heated through, stirring occasionally (do not boil). Serve soup hot, or cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours to serve chilled later. Sprinkle soup with sliced green onion to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.7, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 37.2, Sodium 640.5, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.4, Protein 4.3
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Zain Ul Hassan
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.
Michelle Bowman
[email protected]This soup is delicious and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day. I will definitely be making this again.
Habi Singh
[email protected]I made this soup for my family, and they all loved it. It's so easy to make, and it's really flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
osama haj
[email protected]This soup is delicious! The flavors are so well-balanced, and it's so creamy and comforting. I will definitely be making this again.
Beverley Wylde
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.
Melina Estrada
[email protected]This soup is delicious and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day. I will definitely be making this again.
Mohsin MD
[email protected]I made this soup for my family, and they all loved it. It's so easy to make, and it's really flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
RJC
[email protected]This soup is delicious! It's creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes and leeks are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Insomniac
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by this soup. It's so easy to make, and it's really flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Animal Cannibal
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced, and it's so creamy and comforting. I will definitely be making this again.
Ephraim Malumbo Mwansa
[email protected]I've made this soup several times, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.
Gaming update nisan
[email protected]This soup is delicious and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day. I made it for my family, and they all loved it.
Phathutshedzo Rasikhinya
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of leek soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The potatoes and leeks are cooked to perfection, and the broth is rich and flavorful. I added a little extra salt and pepper to taste, and it was perfect.
Tasnim Rahman
[email protected]This soup was a hit! It was creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.