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    To prepare leeks: Trim and discard root ends and dark-green parts. Halve lengthwise; thinly slice crosswise. Wash in several changes of cold water until all grit is removed.
    Everyday Food, November 2005
    • Prep Time 20 minutes
    • Total Time 50 minutes
    • Yield Serves 4
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    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1 pound prepared sliced leeks (2 cups)
    • 1 pound parsnips, trimmed, peeled, and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
    • 2 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces
    • 1 medium baking potato (about 1/2 pound), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
    • 1 can (14.5 ounces) reduced sodium chicken broth
    • 1/2 cup heavy cream
    • Salt and pepper
    • Leek garnish (see below)

    Directions

    1. Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add leeks (reserving 1/2 cup for garnish). Cook, stirring, 5 minutes.
    2. Add parsnips, apples, potato, broth, and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until vegetables are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
    3. Working in batches, puree soup in a blender until smooth. Return it to pot; stir in cream. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with Leek Garnish.
    4. To make leek garnish, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high. Add reserved 1/2 cup leeks; cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 3 minutes.

    Recipe Reviews

    • onesillyme
      14 May, 2012

      Delicious! I chopped the veggies extra fine and skipped the puree step. Happened on a good deal on parsnips & leeks, happened to have the other ingredients on hand. Would absolutey make again.

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