MEXICAN LEEK SOUP

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This soup is so satisfying. You can substitute other beans, use kale instead of spinach or add leftover corn. For brunch, I add a fried egg on top. For dinner, my husband adds lots of hot sauce! -Donna Ahnert, Scotia, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium leeks (white portion only), chopped
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh spinach
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup french-fried onions
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • Place the beans, leeks and water in a 1-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high until tender, 4-5 minutes., In a blender, process bean mixture and spinach until smooth. Return to the bowl; add cheeses and seasonings. Whisk in cream. Cover and microwave on high until heated through, stirring once, 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with onions and bacon and, if desired, chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641 calories, Fat 34g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 1240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

Badon Islam
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This soup was just okay. The flavors were not very pronounced and the texture was a bit too thick. I would not make this recipe again.


Pasindu Shehan
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I tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The soup was too salty and the leeks were not cooked properly. I would not recommend this recipe.


Hulisia Leonard
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This soup was a disappointment. The flavors were bland and the texture was watery. I would not recommend this recipe.


Yanib Chaudhary
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This soup was amazing! The flavors were incredible and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Shi Yose (Shiyose)
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I loved this soup! It was so easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ashriel Windom (Osh)
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This was a great soup! I loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


Zulqarnain Gondal
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This soup was delicious! I used vegetable broth and it was still very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Angie Ngim
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I loved this soup! It was so creamy and flavorful. I added a little bit of extra garlic and cumin, and it was perfect.


Dasmon Dorty
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This was a great soup! It was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Aliyana Guerrero
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The flavors in this soup were incredible! I loved the combination of the leeks, potatoes, and spices. I will definitely be making this again.


Adam Stokes
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This soup was easy to make and very tasty. I used a mix of chicken and vegetable broth and it was still very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Doreen Osei
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It was creamy and flavorful, and the leeks were perfectly cooked.


anik paul
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This soup was amazing! The leeks and potatoes were so tender and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Laura Anderssen
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This was a delicious and easy soup to make. I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and it was still very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Prakash Ayer
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I added a little bit of cayenne pepper to give it a bit of a kick.


Sa Rajib Vai
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This Mexican Leek Soup was such a hit with my family! The flavors were incredible and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again soon.