Leek Soup Zuppa Di Porri Food

ZUPPA DI PORRI (TUSCAN LEEK SOUP)

Steps:

• Rinse the leeks if necessary (see below) and trim off the root end and green tops. Cut the stalks into thin slices.
• Sauté the leek slices in the butter, butter and oil mixture or the oil over gentle heat until they are well reduced and quite tender, without browning, about 15-20 minutes. Season the leeks with salt and pepper just after you add them to the skillet.
• Sprinkle the flour and mix it in well, letting it sauté as well for a minute or two. Then add the broth, mix it well to fully incorporate the flour into the liquid, and let simmer, semi-covered, for another 15-20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toast your slices of bread and place each slice in the bottom of a soup bowl for each diner. Sprinkle the slices with some grated cheese. When the soup is done simmering, ladle over a nice serving into the soup bowls. Sprinkle over some more cheese and top with a nice grinding of black pepper and-if you like-a drizzle of best quality olive oil.
• You can serve this soup immediately, but it is best after a few minutes' rest, which allows the soup to soak into the bread.

LEEK AND SWISS CHARD SOUP ITALIAN - ZUPPA DI PORRI E BIETOLE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over low heat, cook the leeks in the butter and oil until tender and golden.
• Add the Swiss chard and stock and bring to a simmer.
• Cook until the chard wilts, about 10 minutes.
• Add the rice, salt, and pepper.
• Cover and cook over low heat about 20 minutes until the rice is cooked.
• Stir in cheese and serve.

LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Cut leeks into thin slices. In a skillet, saute leeks and onion in butter until tender but not browned. Transfer to a soup kettle or Dutch oven. Add potatoes, broth and parsley; cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender. Strain; set broth aside. Puree vegetables in a blender or food processor. Return puree and broth to pan. Stir a small amount of pureed mixture into egg yolk; return to pan. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, stirring occasionally. Add the cream; heat through but do not boil. Garnish with bacon.

LEEK SOUP (ZUPPA DI PORRI)

Steps:

• Clean leeks very well, rinse under cold water making sure to remove all grit. Slice leeks into small rounds. Add butter and olive oil to pot, melt over medium heat and add leeks. Let soften, add flour, mix well then add broth. Let cook app. 40 min. Adjust salt as needed. Toast bread, shred gruyere cheese, and grate Parmigiano. Ladle hot soup in bowl, put a scoop of Gruyere on soup, place bread on top and sprinkle with Parmigiano and fresh ground black pepper.