Likky Soup (Vegetarian Version)
An old West Country leek soup. I checked with Google, and even they don't have a record of this name.If you liquidize this soup it's good hot or cold.
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Ingredients
- 3-4 medium leeks
- 1 medium onion chopped
- ½ cup mushrooms chopped-best to use strongly flavored
- 4 medium waxy potatoes peeled and chopped
- 5 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Pinch nutmeg
- ½ cup 35% cream or creamy milk/single cream
- Parsley or chives chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Make sure the leeks are well-washed. Soil has a habit of getting inside. Include some of the young green parts. Chop evenly. Prepare potatoes and onion.
- Chop the bacon and heat in a saucepan. When the fat begins to run, add the butter and allow it to melt. Add the onion and leek. Cook to soften but not color.
- Add the potatoes and mix well. Slowly add the stock and nutmeg, then bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until all the vegetables are soft.
- Finally, add the milk or cream and seasoning and serve with the herb garnish.
- If you'd like to try this as a cold soup, liquidize and chill.