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Cream of Brie and Leek Soup

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Category: Soups

 Ingredients List

  • 1/2 c (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 8 lg Leeks (white parts only)
  • 4 c Or more unsalted chicken
  • Stock
  • 1/2 c All purpose flour
  • 4 c Half-and-half
  • 1 1/2 lb Brie well chilled cut in
  • Small cubes without rinds
  • 2 tb Snipped fresh chives
  • Salt and fresh ground
  • Pepper

 Directions

Melt 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick) in large skillet over medium heat. Add
leeks and cook until translucent, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Add
stock and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 25 minutes. Puree
mixture in batches in blender. Melt remaining butter (1/4 cup) in large
saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir 2 minutes. Blend in half and
half, 1 cup at a time; whisk until smooth. Add 1/4 cup cheese and blend
until smooth/ Add remaining cheeese, 1/4 cup at a time; blend until smooth
and melted. Mix in leek puree. Thin with more stock if desired. Ladle into
bowls and garnish with freshly ground pepper and chives.


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