Since going to Paris this winter, I've been wanting to try out some of the new recipes. I was old fashioned and went to the library and checked out a cookbook! I've never cooked with leeks before, so I had to do some research, this really helped.
I used my salad spinner to help clean the leeks better. It really worked!
The recipe called for 2lbs of leaks and 5lbs of potatoes. I didn't want to eat this for the next 5 months, so I made it up a little bit.
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 leeks, cut into rings.
6 mediums potatoes
1/2lb of bacon, cubed.
8 cups of water
salt and pepper to taste
Heat olive oil over medium-high heat until hot, but not smoking. Reduce heat and fully cook bacon and add leeks and potatoes. Stir bacon, leeks and potatoes until coated with olive oil. When leeks have softened, add water, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, remove from heat and sit for 1 hour.
It's sitting in my freezer right now for a time where a warm soup is perfect for a cold day!
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