WELSH LEEK SOUP

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From The Dairy Book of British Food. "This delicious soup features the national emblem of Wales, the leek, and is also known as Cawl Cennin, the word 'cawl' meaning broth".

Provided by Mme M

Categories     Welsh

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ounce butter
1 1/2 lbs leeks, trimmed, slices and washed
2 medium onions, roughly chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 pints chicken stock
salt and pepper
5 ounces plain yogurt
snipped fresh chives, to garnish

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan, add the leeks, onions and celery and cook gently for 10 minutes, until softened but not browned.
  • Add the stock. Season to taste and bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
  • Allow to cool slightly, then puree in a blender or (hand held) food processor until smooth.
  • Return to the saucepan, stir in the yogurt. Adjust the seasoning and reheat gently without boiling.
  • Serve hot, garnished with snipped chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.1, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 18.3, Sodium 309.1, Carbohydrate 26.7, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 9.9, Protein 7.2

Md.rabbul Mia
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I made this soup last night and it was delicious! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Ariyan Ahmed Parvaz
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, so it's a great way to use up leftovers.


Azim Sk
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I made this soup last week and it was a huge hit with my family. It's so flavorful and comforting, and it's the perfect soup for a cold winter night.


Anas Dawar
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This soup is so good! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, so it's a great way to use up leftovers.


Christiano Mandu
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I made this soup last night and it was delicious! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Hocem Iboud
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, so it's a great way to use up leftovers.


Junejo Ali
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I made this soup last week and it was a huge hit with my family. It's so flavorful and comforting, and it's the perfect soup for a cold winter night.


Sajib Al Hasan Hera
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they all loved it. It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Drabir Karmakar
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, so it's a great way to use up leftovers.


Piyas Ahmed
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This soup is amazing! I made it last night and my family loved it. It's so flavorful and comforting, and it's perfect for a cold winter night. I will definitely be making this again and again.


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