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.
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tauseeq ahmed
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I always make a big batch and freeze it for later.
Christopher Bricker
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's just what I need on a cold winter day.
Mian Bhai
[email protected]I made this soup for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Jahid chowdhury
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that it's made with all healthy ingredients and it's perfect for a cold winter day.
Nonjabulo Khensani
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of leeks, but this soup was delicious! The leeks were cooked perfectly and the soup was so creamy and flavorful.
Sunkanmi Ahmad
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The leeks and potatoes are so creamy and flavorful, and the soup is just the right consistency.
Sk vai
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I always make a big batch and freeze it for later.
Sharli Carter
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's just what I need on a cold winter day.
Nikkii UwU
[email protected]I made this soup for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Edemanwan Etene
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that it's made with all healthy ingredients and it's perfect for a cold winter day.
Misgana Nuguse
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of leeks, but this soup was amazing! The leeks were cooked perfectly and the soup was so creamy and flavorful.
ZAW ZIP
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I made it last night and my family loved it. The leeks and potatoes are so creamy and flavorful, and the soup is just the right consistency. I will definitely be making this again.