Leek Soup With Brie Toasts
photo by Baby Kato
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 6 medium leeks, white portion only thinly sliced
- 1⁄2 lb sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
- 6 teaspoons butter, softened, divided
- 7 1⁄2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1⁄2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 12 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
- 8 ounces brie cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices
directions
- In a Dutch oven, saute the leeks, mushrooms, garlic, tarragon and pepper in 2 tablespoons butter for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth and cream.
- Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Lightly toast bread on a baking sheet.
- Spread one side of each slice with 1/2 teaspoon butter.
- Place Brie on buttered side of toasts.
- Broil 3-4 inches from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Ladle soup into six 8-oz. bowls; place two toasts in each bowl.
- Yield: 6 servings.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Mom2Rose
Flint, Michigan