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Cream Of Brie And Leek Soup Recipe

Serves: 6
Keywords: Microwave, vegetarian, recipe, recipes, Cream Of Brie And Leek Soup Recipe

Ingredients

½
c
(1 stick) unsalted butter
8
lg
Leeks (white parts only)
4
c
Or more unsalted chicken stock
½
c
All purpose flour
4
c
Half-and-half
1 ½
lb.
Brie well chilled cut in small cubes without rinds
2
tb
Snipped fresh chives
Salt and fresh ground pepper

Directions

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