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  Cream Of Leek Soup
  Category: Soups
  Author: The Savvybearcat
  Date: 1/1/2007
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Ingredients:
12 Med. leeks
4 tbsp Butter
1 tbsp Garlic - finely minced
6 tbsp Flour
8 cup Chicken broth - homemade or canned
2 cup Milk
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 tsp Freshly grated nutmed
1 cup Whipping cream
1/3 cup Chervil sprigs - OR 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh
Chives
Instructions:
1. Trim the leeks and rinse them well. Quarter them lengthwise and
cut them into 1/4-inch pieces. There should be about 5 cups.

2. Heat the butter in a heavy saucepan and add the leeks and garlic.
Cook briefly, stirring often, over medium heat. Add the flour,
blending it well with a wire whisk, and add the chicken broth, milk,
salt, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.

3. Spoon and scrape the mixture into a blender or food processor and
puree.

4. Just before serving, add the whipping cream. The soup can be
served cold or brought to a simmer and served hot. Garnish each
serving with the chervil or chives.

Yield: 10 to 12 servings.

Posted by Michelle Bass. Courtesy of Fred Peters.
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