Cawl Cennin A Hufen Welsh Cream Of Leek Soup Food

CAWL (TRADITIONAL WELSH BROTH)

Steps:

• Bring water to boil in a large pot. Place beef shank in, and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Let cool overnight. Lift meat out, trim off gristle and cut meat into medium sized pieces; set aside. Skim fat from surface of stock, or strain through a fine sieve.
• Return stock to heat, and bring to a boil. Add onions, carrots and rutabaga. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 1 hour. Add potatoes, and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the leeks, cabbage, parsley and reserved meat. Simmer 10 minutes, or until cabbage is tender.

CAWL CENNIN A HUFEN - WELSH CREAM OF LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Clean the leeks thoroughly, chop them roughly, and set a little of the green aside for garnish.
• Melt the butter and cook the vegetables under cover without browning them.
• Add the stock and bring to a low boil; simmer for 1 hour, skimming if necessary.
• Rub the soup through a sieve or whirl in a blender.
• Reheat the soup, stir in the parsley, minced green of leeks, and diced meat (if used).
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the cream, correct seasoning, and serve garnished with croutons.

WELSH LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saucepan, add the leeks, onions and celery and cook gently for 10 minutes, until softened but not browned.
• Add the stock. Season to taste and bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
• Allow to cool slightly, then puree in a blender or (hand held) food processor until smooth.
• Return to the saucepan, stir in the yogurt. Adjust the seasoning and reheat gently without boiling.
• Serve hot, garnished with snipped chives.