German Leek Soup Recipe

Feature image for German Leek Soup, highlighting the creaminess of the soup-

5 from 2 votes

A creamy and cheesy soup to warm you up! German Leek Soup is excellent as an appetizer or as a meal on its own. Serve it with slices of your favorite bread, and you'll surely ask for another bowl!

Prep Time25

Cook Time30

Total Time55

Course: Soup

Cuisine: German

Servings:

Calories: 305kcal

Author: Neriz

Equipment

Ingredients

2 medium leeks, rinsed and chopped into half rings
2 teaspoons powdered sugar
1/2 cup white wine
3 & 1/2 cups stock
1/2 cup cream
1 small dried bay leaf
2 tablespoons flour
1 strip lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 clove garlic
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, chopped into bits
4 teaspoons butter, chilled
salt and ground black pepper, to season

Instructions

Place a medium to a large pan over medium-high heat.
Sprinkle the powdered sugar on the pan and wait for it to start melting and caramelizing.
(NOTE: It typically takes 7 to 8 minutes).
Add the chopped leeks and sauté leeks for about 5 minutes.
Pour the white wine. Use it to deglaze the pan and let it evaporate.
Add the stock, bay leaf, garlic, lemon peel, and dried thyme.
Cover the pan with a lid and bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
Combine flour with 4 tablespoons of cold water.
Add cream and mixed flour, then continue simmering for 2 to 3 more minutes.
Remove leek soup from heat and use a strainer to separate the liquid from the bits of vegetables.
Remove the garlic, lemon peel, and bay leaf from the strained vegetables.
Transfer the soup back into the pan --- but not yet in the heat.
Add the cheddar cheese and use an immersion blender to puree the soup.
Place the pan back in the heat and add the chilled butter.
Stir and keep the pan in the heat until the butter melts.
Add the leeks back, mix, and adjust the seasoning of the soup by adding salt and pepper.
Transfer your German leek soup into bowls and serve!

Notes

Cook's Tip #1: No need to wait for the sugar to caramelize completely. As soon as you see them 'starting' to do so, you can add the chopped leeks right away.

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