is arts & entertainment November 16, 2011 - Over the Hage

Leek and Pea Soup

The Number One Soup of All Time

Ingredients
4 large leeks
6 tbsp of butter
4 cups vegetable stock
4 cups of water
2-4 cubes of chicken stock
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed %4 inch
2 cups of frozen peas
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill weed
1 tsp salt, or to taste
'4 tsp pepper
sour cream or yogurt to garnish

Directions

1. Cut off the upper dark green part of the leeks and discard (or save for
another recipe!) Cut off any root end if necessary and discard. Cut the leek
in half lengthwise, then cut again lengthwise. Now cut the leeks into small
chunks. Rinse in cold water to remove any dirt, and strain through a sieve.

2. In a medium sized pot, melt the butter on low heat. Add chopped
leeks and cook for 10 minutes until slightly softened. Add stock, water, bouil-
Darcie Smith, Arts Editor lon cubes, cubed potatoes, and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10
Being a ridiculously large fan of soup is something all doubt vanishes. It gives such a refreshing, cool- minutes.
that I take very seriously. Leeks are possibly one of ing effect to the hot soup. It’s such a thick, lovely 3. Add peas, chopped herbs, salt, pepper and cook for another 5 minutes
the greatest vegetables and always appear in soups that winter soup, but because of the coolness of the mint, or until the vegetables are tender and soft.
blow my mind. The amazing thing about this soup is this would also be an ideal summer soup. This recipe 4. Puree soup in a food processor or blender, then return to the pot to
the addition of chopped mint leaves. While one might made about 4-5 servings, and can easily be doubled or _— reheat if necessary. Adjust seasonings to taste.
raise their eyebrows at the idea of mint in a pea soup, _ tripled if you have a large enough pot. 5. When serving, add a dollop of sour cream or yogurt to swirl into each
once you throw it into the pot and smell the results, bowl!

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