LEEK AND GREEN ONION CHOWDER

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Make and share this Leek and Green Onion Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julie Bs Hive

Categories     Chowders

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs leeks
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 cups green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
salt
thin lemon slice
sour cream

Steps:

  • Trim ends and all but 3 inches of green tops from leeks; remove tough outer leaves.
  • Split leeks lengthwise; rinse well, then thinly slice crosswise.
  • Melt butter in a 5-6 quart pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add leeks; cook, stirring often, until soft (8-10 minutes).
  • Stir in flour and white pepper; then stir in broth.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring, add onions; cook, stirring, just until onions turn bright green (2 minutes).
  • Stir in lemon juice and season to taste with salt.
  • To serve, ladle soup into bowls.
  • Garnish each serving with lemon slices and a dollop of sour cream.
  • Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.4, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 139.2, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 10.5, Protein 9.4

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