Dutch Leek Soup

Submitted by Cynna

"Rich and creamy leek soup. Posted for Zaar World Tour II '06"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 2 quarts water
• 1 cup milk
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground mace
• 5 leeks, cleaned, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup whipping cream
• 2 cups gouda cheese, shredded (may also use leiden or edam instead)

directions

1. Blend together flour, bouillon cubes and water. Stir in milk and mace.
2. Bring to a boil; immediately reduce heat to simmer; simmer 10 minutes.
3. Add leeks and cream; simmer 10 minutes.
4. Serve cheese with soup at the table.

Reviews

[twissis]

Made this soup exactly as written & it seemed rather bland to us on 1st taste. I added some black pepper & 2-3 drops of Tobasco. I used a shredded Gouda for gratin I buy here & mixed it w/the soup. The result suited us better. Thx for posting.

 

[Kumquat the Cats fr]

At first I thought this soup was going to taste too floury, but I didn't find that to be the case once I made this (normally flour is made into choux before combining with other liquids and the cooking removes a raw flour taste). I substituted allspice for the mace as that was what I had in the pantry and used 2% milk instead of whole milk and cream. Used vegetable bouillon cubes instead of beef. Also I bought some smoked Gouda, and the taste was just awesome! Thick and filling soup, thanks.