20 Tasty Leek Recipes
This potato leek soup recipe is classic and lusciously creamy! Cozy up to a bowl of this fall simple favorite.
Prep: 15min
Total: 45min
Yield: 4
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons salted butter (or olive oil)
- 2 large or 4 small leeks (4 cups thinly sliced), white and light green parts
- 3 celery ribs
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and small diced (5 cups diced)
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme (or make a bouquet garni)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Chives, for garnish
Instruction:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the leeks, celery and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 8 minutes until the leeks are very tender but not browned.
- Add the chopped potato, vegetable broth, water, fresh thyme, bay leaf, and salt and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Remove the thyme and bay leaf.
- Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Add the cream and blend again. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
20 Best Ways to Cook with Leeks
Try these leek recipes if you’re looking for some new healthy dishes! From soup to pizza to a frittata, leeks are so underrated and so good!
Ingredients:
- Potato Leek Soup
- Leek and Kale Galette
- Sauteed Leek with Bacon
- Leek Gratin
- Caramelized Leek and Mushroom Rice
- Vegetable Kugel with Caramelized Leeks
- Mushroom Leek Pizza
- Leek Soup with Chicken, Mushrooms and Bacon
- Spinach Leek Stuffed Mushrooms
- Leek Bread Pudding
- Savory Chickpea Pancakes with Leek and Mushrooms
- Coconut Corn Chowder with Leeks
- Mushroom, Leek, and Fontina Frittata
- Greek Leek Pie
- Leek Creamed Corn
- Savory Cornbread with Leeks and Jalapeños
- Baked White Cheddar Leek Dip
- Parmesan Roasted Leeks
- Caramelized Leek u0026amp; Seared Mushroom Toast
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FAQ
What do leeks go well with?
Leeks partner well with chicken, ham, cheese, cream, garlic, and shallots. Complementary herbs and spices include chervil, parsley, sage, thyme, basil, lemon, and mustard. Leeks can be fried, braised, boiled in soups or stocks, roasted in an oven, and even caramelized like onions.
Why do you soak leeks in water?
Soak the stalks in a bowl of cold water for 10 minutes or so, then rinse under cold running water in the sink. The long soak allows the water to penetrate the leek’s many layers, clearing out all the bits of debris. Once your veg is all cleaned up and dirt-free, it’s time to get cookin’.
Can you eat the green part of leeks?
So look out for leeks with their tops intact: they are as flavourful, if not more so, than the white part. The tougher green leaves need to be finely sliced across the grain, but other than that, they can be used in much the same way as the rest of this fabulous vegetable.
How does Gordon Ramsay cook leeks?
Season leeks with soy, maple, sesame oil, and mirin. Top with sliced garlic and a few knobs of butter around the outside of the pan. Add just enough stock to cover leeks halfway, bring to a boil and pop into over to roast until caramelized and tender when pierced with a knife.
