s GOLDEN POTATO LEEK SOUP WITH CHEDDAR TOASTS **** s |
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Instructions *** 12-12-2010 very good, spicy toasts *** Yukon gold potatoes are the key ingredient to give the soup rich, buttery flavor. This makes a generous amount, so share the bounty with friends or freeze half of the batch for a future meal. Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1 cup soup and 1 toast) Soup: 1 tablespoon butter 3 cups thinly sliced leek (about 3 medium) 6 cups cubed peeled Yukon gold potato (about 2 1/4 pounds) 2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 (14-ounce) cans organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic) 2 thyme sprigs Cheddar Toasts: 8 (1/4-inch-thick) slices diagonally cut sourdough French bread baguette Cooking spray 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper Remaining Ingredients: 1/3 cup whipping cream 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Thyme sprigs (optional) Preheat oven to 375°. To prepare soup, melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add leek; cook 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally (do not brown). Add potatoes, water, salt, broth, and 2 thyme sprigs. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes or until potatoes are very tender. To prepare cheddar toasts, place baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 7 minutes or until toasted. Turn slices over; coat with cooking spray, and sprinkle 1 tablespoon cheese over each slice. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Sprinkle evenly with red pepper. Remove pan from heat; discard thyme sprigs. Partially mash potatoes with a potato masher; stir in cream. Sprinkle with black pepper. Serve with cheddar toasts. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired. CALORIES 299 (25% from fat); FAT 8.6g (sat 4.7g,mono 2.7g,poly 0.6g); IRON 2mg; CHOLESTEROL 25mg; CALCIUM 113mg; CARBOHYDRATE 48.4g; SODIUM 660mg; PROTEIN 7.5g; FIBER 3.9g Cooking Light, OCTOBER 2005 This recipe published with BigOven, and can be imported instantly by BigOven users. Download your free trial at www.bigoven.com. |
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