Leek and Onion Soup

Ingredients:

4 Tbsp butter
1 C sliced leeks
1 C diced yellow onion
2 C potatoes, small dice
2 (14.5 oz) cans vegetable broth
salt and pepper to taste
cream, half and half or crème fraîche (optional topping)
2 Tbsp chopped chives or green onion tops (optional topping)
2 sausages, sliced or 2 slices bacon, crumbled (optional topping)

  1. Saute leeks, onion and potatoes in butter until soft.
  2. Add broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer until potatoes are soft (about 10 minutes).
  3. Cool slightly. Pour into food processor or blender and puree.
  4. Return to pan. Thin if needed with a little water. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Reheat. Add your choice of toppings.

3 thoughts on “Leek and Onion Soup

  1. Pingback: Love the Leeks and Onions | Around Lisa's Table

  2. I have heard it said that leeks and green onions are one in the same. Do you agree? Are leeks just green onions left to mature before harvesting?

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