Best Welsh Leek Soup Recipes

CAWL CENNIN A HUFEN - WELSH CREAM OF LEEK SOUP

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Make and share this Cawl Cennin a Hufen - Welsh Cream of Leek Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Molly53

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 1/4 lbs leeks
5 pints mutton stock
2 ounces butter
1 ounce parsley, Roughly chopped
1/4 lb onion, Roughly chopped
salt and pepper
1 head of celery, Roughly chopped
5 ounces whipping cream

Steps:

Clean the leeks thoroughly, chop them roughly, and set a little of the green aside for garnish.
Melt the butter and cook the vegetables under cover without browning them.
Add the stock and bring to a low boil; simmer for 1 hour, skimming if necessary.
Rub the soup through a sieve or whirl in a blender.
Reheat the soup, stir in the parsley, minced green of leeks, and diced meat (if used).
Season with salt and pepper.
Stir in the cream, correct seasoning, and serve garnished with croutons.

WELSH LEEK SOUP

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From The Dairy Book of British Food. "This delicious soup features the national emblem of Wales, the leek, and is also known as Cawl Cennin, the word 'cawl' meaning broth".

Provided by Mme M

Categories Welsh

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 ounce butter
1 1/2 lbs leeks, trimmed, slices and washed
2 medium onions, roughly chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 pints chicken stock
salt and pepper
5 ounces plain yogurt
snipped fresh chives, to garnish

Steps:

Melt the butter in a large saucepan, add the leeks, onions and celery and cook gently for 10 minutes, until softened but not browned.
Add the stock. Season to taste and bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
Allow to cool slightly, then puree in a blender or (hand held) food processor until smooth.
Return to the saucepan, stir in the yogurt. Adjust the seasoning and reheat gently without boiling.
Serve hot, garnished with snipped chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.1, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 18.3, Sodium 309.1, Carbohydrate 26.7, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 9.9, Protein 7.2

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