Creamy Leek & Mushroom Soup

Creamy Leek & Mushroom Soup

shared by Jennifer

Details:

    PT15M
  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • PT30M
  • Cook Time: 30 Minutes
  • PT45M
  • Total Time: 45 Minutes
  • Difficulty: Novice
  • Serves: 4 people
  • Cuisine: American
  • In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sauté garlic and leeks for 3-4 minutes. Add mushrooms and remaining oil and saute f

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 Cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
  • 2 3/4 Cups Leeks (White & Light Green Parts Only, Finely Diced)
  • 4 Cups Wild Mushrooms (Sliced)
  • 4 Cups Button Mushrooms (Sliced)
  • 5 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Dill (Minced)
  • 3/4 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 3 Cups Chicken Stock
  • 1/2 Cup Whole Milk
  • 2/3 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Sherry Vinegar

Directions:

  1. In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sauté garlic and leeks for 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add mushrooms and remaining oil and saute for 10 minutes or until mushrooms are softended.
  3. Add flour, dill and salt & pepper and stir continuously for 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken stock, and bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in milk & cream, simmer for another 5 minutes and remove from the heat. Stir in the sherry vinegar and serve.