CREAM OF LEEK SOUP WITH STILTON

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This recipe is from the R.S.V.P. section of a September 1978 issue of Bon Apetit magazine. The recipe is from Fenton's restaurant in Toranto. The addition of the Stilton cheese makes a delicious and unusual soup.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon shallot, finely chopped
2 cups leeks, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup peeled and diced potato
2 cups chicken stock, heayed
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
salt, to taste
white pepper, to taste
lemon juice, to taste
2 ounces Stilton cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan.
  • Add shallots and leeks, cover and cook over medium heat until translucent.
  • Add potato and hot chicken stock; cover and cook until potatoes are done, about 20 minutes.
  • Place in blender or food processor and puree; return to 2 quart pan.
  • In 1 quart saucepan, bring cream to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat to very low and cook, stirring frequently, until reduced and slightly thickened,about 45 minutes.
  • Add to leak-potato mixture and bring to a boil.
  • Add nutmeg, then salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
  • Pour into individual bowls and top with crumbled Stilton cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.4, Fat 41.6, SaturatedFat 25.4, Cholesterol 144.1, Sodium 434, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 4, Protein 9

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