| jennym |
Posted - Oct 02 2008 : 06:58:31 AM
I grew leeks this year for the first time, and it's finally getting cool enough here to make some soup - yay!
Here's a recipe for Leek & Potato Soup that I got from my mom:
2 T. vegetable oil
2 large leeks (tough green ends discarded, thoroughly washed and diced (you should have about 2 1/2 cups)
1 large onion, chopped
1 lb. potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 carrot
1 sprig parsley
1 sprig dill
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
4 cups chicken broth
1 T. chpped chives
1 T. parsley
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and onion, saute 5 minutes or until softened but not browned. Add potatoes, carrots, parsley, dill, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. Bring to boiling, reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 35-40 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Working in batches if necessary, puree the mixture in a blender o food processor. Serve immediately, garnished with the chopped chives and parsley.
I haven't made the recipe yet, but my mom has, and it was delicious!
By the way....did you grow your own leeks? Do you know how long you can leave them in the garden? Will a frost ruin them? And how do you store them - do you freeze them? (That's a lot of questions!)
Thanks!
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