Slice the white and light green
parts of the leek in half vertically (I seem to have misread this part and used the green parts too, oops!).
That was a good decision to use spring onion
instead of leek because the leek flavor might be too mild to intensify the flavor of the whole soup.
On a medium heat, melt the ghee and cook the green
tops of the leeks, carrot and roughly chopped celery.
Trim off the tough green
end of leek, then slice leek lengthwise and rinse out.
The
flavor of the leeks mixed with the fresh sage and thyme made for a wonderful savory combination; we'd highly recommend using fresh herbs if you can get ahold of them!
The second week: kale stems and cabbage stems, mushroom stems, parsnip and carrot tops,
lots of leek tops, more fresh herbs... and some sea salt
Slice the white parts
of the leeks in half vertically and place into the sink or a large bowl and cover with water.
I enjoy the melding
of leeks with potatoes, but somehow skip making these kinds of soups.
If you are having problems getting your kids to eat vegetables, you might want to try my great Cream
of Leek Soup recipe.
1 large butternut squash 2 - 3 medium apples, peeled and cored 2 l of vegetable stock (purchased or make your own)
bunch of leeks 2 - 4 tbsp olive oil for cooking salt and pepper to taste
But I found that taking this approach ended up being at a wonderful way to get even more flavor
out of these leeks.
I clean large
amounts of leeks by chopping them up well (the food processor is a good idea) and then throwing them in a sink full of water.
I love this Susan, potato gratin is one of my favorite guilty pleasure and the
addition of the leek confit takes this over the top.
Here's what we had in the salad: 500 g cabbage 5 cm
piece of leek, cut in small pieces 3 teaspoons dried dill 3 - 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon canola oil freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 -1 teaspoon salt First, I -LSB-...]
1 bouquet garni: 1 large sprig thyme, 4 sprigs parsley with stems, 1 bay leaf, 8 peppercorns and 4 whole cloves tied in 2
leaves of leek or wrapped in cheesecloth
Then cut the remaining
portion of the leek into fourths, lengthwise, and add them to a strainer.
Ingredients for broth: 1 uncooked whole turkey leg or large turkey thigh / 4 cups chicken or turkey broth plus a cup or two of cold water (you'll need extra water if you aren't using a pressure cooker due to evaporation while cooking / 1/2 large onion, peeled / 2 large carrots, quartered / 2 stalks of celery, cut in half / several sprigs of thyme / 1 bay leaf / 1 T black peppercorns / a
couple of leeks, halved, if you have them.
These herbs may be bundled into a
strip of leek or a piece of celery stalk, or tied in a muslin bag or with string, to keep them together during cooking and allows easy removal.
I had some leek confit on hand, but you need a stove to make that, and the dish needs something in that
family of leeks, onion, garlic to add a little depth to it.
She weighs about 6.8 pounds and is over 19 1/2 inches long (about the
length of a leek).
I saw you on the street with a
bag of leeks last week and was already wondering what you would turn them into: — RRB - Sounds like a great recipe!
Let cool slightly, then transfer half
of leek mixture to a blender and add half of milk, cream, and yogurt.
First you sear the cut
side of the leeks, flip them over, add a little broth, and cook them slowly at a low temperature until you they become juicy and flavorful.
This soup had only a
hint of leek flavor and was not thick enough, at least for us.
When it was his turn to be served, he asked the seller for a
kilo of leeks.
Add the cauliflower and beans to a food processor, along with a
splash of the leek broth / any veggie broth.
The sweet
creaminess of the leeks, with a slight tang from the sour cream beautifully pairs with the mild, flaky salmon.
Chop the ends
of the leek of and discard, then chop in half lengthways.
The tang of sour cream and the
aroma of leek with the creaminess of broccoli and potato create an utterly appetizing harmony in a single bowl!
This satisfying soup takes only minutes to prepare, thanks to a ready - made
combo of leek soup mix, kielbasa and canned white kidney beans alongside fresh Swiss chard.
They tie it at the top and wrap it in the leaf of an Italian plant called asphodel, which is a
relative of the leek.