Cream of Pear and Leek Soup
Ингредиенты
- 4 cups (380 g) leeks, thinly sliced (about 2 large leeks)
- 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
- 5 cups (1.25 litres) chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ tsp thyme leaves, finely chopped
- 3 ripe pears, peeled, seeded and cubed
- ½ cup (125 ml) 15% cooking cream
Инструкция
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, soften the leeks, potatoes and celery in the oil. Add the broth, bay leaf and thyme. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the pears and continue cooking for 20 minutes. Remove and compost the bay leaf.
- In a blender, purée the soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Return the soup to the saucepan. Add the cream.
