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Creamy Leek Soup

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Creamy Leek Soup
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Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
30 min.
Preparation
ready in 55 min.
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Healthy, because

Even smarter

The essential oils contained in leeks helps strengthe the intestinal flora, which has a positive effect on the immune system. T

Top this leek soup with roasted chopped walnuts for added texture and protein.

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
2 stalks Leeks
salt
2 ½ Tbsps butter
2 ½ Tbsps Pastry flour
7 ozs Whipped cream
freshly ground peppers
Nutmeg
9 ozs starchy potatoes
1 Tbsp freshly chopped parsley
How healthy are the main ingredients?
potatoWhipped creamparsleyLeeksaltNutmeg

Preparation steps

1.

Rinse the leek, and halve lengthwise. Dry and thinly slice. Blanch for 3-4 minutes in boiling salted water. Remove, rinse under cold water, and drain well. Reserve the cooking liquid.

2.

Melt the butter in a saucepan, then sprinkle with flour, and stir to combine. Gradually incorporate 20 ounces of the leek cooking liquid, stirring often to ensure there are no lumps. Add the cream, then season to taste with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

3.

Peel and dice the potatoes. Add to the soup, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the leeks and the chopped parsley, and serve.