Welsh Leek Soup

Welsh Leek Soup is an old fashioned, simple recipe learned while working in an old fashioned town.

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Ingredients:

• 1 pound Leeks
• 4 Tablespoons Butter
• 2 stalks Celery, diced
• 1 large Onion, diced
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 2/3 cup Heavy Cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

• Cut the root end off of the leeks and then trim the green part off.
• Split the leeks length-wise and slice thinly across the grain.
• Soak in water for 20 minutes.
• Melt the butter in a heavy soup pot.
• Add the leeks, celery, and onions. Cook until just soft.
• Add the broth, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer about one hour.
• Allow to cool slightly.
• Carefully puree the soup (in small batches) in a food processor.
• Return to the pot. Whisk in the cream and simmer 10 minutes.
• Check the seasonings. Serve warm.

Enjoy this creamy onion-style soup with crusty French-style bread.