CREAMY LEEK AND SPINACH SOUP

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Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons Butter
1-1/2 pounds Leeks - white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced (3 cups)
1/4 cup White wine, dry
1 pinch Sugar
3-1/2 cups Chicken stock or low-salt broth
1-1/2 package Spinach leaves, stemmed (10 oz packages)
1 cup Italian Parsley - coarsely chopped
1/2 cup Whipping cream

Steps:

  • Melt 3 Tbsp butter in heavy large pot over medium heat
  • Add leeks, saute until soft but not colored (about 8 minutes)
  • Add wine and sugar and simmer until almost all liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally (about 4 minutes)
  • Add stock
  • Set aside 2 cups (packed) spinach leave and add remaining spinach to soup
  • Stir until spinach wilts (about 2 minutes)
  • Mix in parsley and bring to boil
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors
  • Working in batches, puree soup with reserved 2 cups spinach in blender
  • Return soup to pot
  • Season with salt and pepper
  • NOTE: Can be made 1 day ahead, cover and chill - bring to simmer before continuing
  • Add cream and 3 Tbsp butter to soup
  • Whisk until butter melts
  • Ladle into bowls

Nicholas Oliveira
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This soup is the worst thing I have ever eaten.


Hurelhuu monkhoo MONKHOO
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This soup was disgusting! I would never make it again.


Jaanaki Chand
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This soup was a waste of time and ingredients. It was so bad that I had to throw it away.


Godwin Matswa
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I would not recommend this soup. It was bland and flavorless.


Nijah Areale
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This soup was okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Ubaidullah Khan
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I wasn't a fan of this soup. The flavors didn't really come together for me.


Enwerem Emeka
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.


Ephirem Legese
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Angel Lee
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. It was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Adrian Scriven
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This was a great soup! I made it for my family and they all loved it. It was easy to make and very flavorful.


Brandon Box
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I highly recommend it.


Jones Zzy
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I often double the recipe so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Rohit Dahal
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This soup was a hit at my dinner party last night. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making it again.


X Criminal
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This soup is so creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of leeks and spinach. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Joshua Cruz
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up. It was so easy to make, and it's definitely a keeper.


DHARJYA Chakma
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The leeks and spinach gave it a wonderful flavor, and the cream made it so rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.