Best Mexican Leek Soup Recipes

MEXICAN LEEK SOUP

Mexican Leek Soup image

This soup is so satisfying. You can substitute other beans, use kale instead of spinach or add leftover corn. For brunch, I add a fried egg on top. For dinner, my husband adds lots of hot sauce! -Donna Ahnert, Scotia, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium leeks (white portion only), chopped
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh spinach
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup french-fried onions
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

Place the beans, leeks and water in a 1-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high until tender, 4-5 minutes., In a blender, process bean mixture and spinach until smooth. Return to the bowl; add cheeses and seasonings. Whisk in cream. Cover and microwave on high until heated through, stirring once, 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with onions and bacon and, if desired, chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641 calories, Fat 34g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 1240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

MEXICAN LEEK SOUP

Mexican Leek Soup image

This soup is so satisfying. You can substitute other beans, use kale instead of spinach, or add leftover corn. For brunch, I add a fried egg on top and for dinner, my husband adds lots of hot sauce! -Donna Ahnert, Scotia, New York

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium leeks (white portion only), chopped
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh spinach
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup french-fried onions
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

Place the beans, leeks and water in a 1-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high until tender, 4-5 minutes., In a blender, process bean mixture and spinach until smooth. Return to the bowl; add cheeses and seasonings. Whisk in cream. Cover and microwave on high until heated through, stirring once, 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with onions and bacon and, if desired, chopped cilantro.