Leek Cream Soup with Croutons
Leek cream soup for appetizer or lunch in just 30 minutes! Try this quick, easy to make and very creamy leek soup recipe. You can season it with croutons, cheese.
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Ingredients
- 1 leek
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 potato
- ¾ cup cooking cream
- 2 tbsps butter
- salt and white pepper (to taste)
- ½ cup grated cheese
Crouton
- 2 slices of dried bread
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp thyme or oregano
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the leek and cut into thin rings.
- In a large pot melt the butter, add the leek rings and cook until wilted. Then add the minced garlic, stirring about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour over the water, add the chopped potato, season with salt and white pepper and cook until all ingredients are tender.
- Finally, puree the soup until smooth and add cooking cream, half of the cheese. When it boils again to turn the heat off.
- Serve with crouton, remaining cheese, thin leek rings and enjoy!
NOTES
The above figures assume a cup with a volume of 250 ml.