Leek gruyere cream soup^

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Preparation Time:

10 Min

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Difficulty:

Easy

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Main Ingredients:

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Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

6 c Chicken broth 1 1/2 c (6oz) shredded Gruyere
4 c Sliced leeks Cheese
1 c Sliced fresh mushrooms 2 tb Snipped fresh parsley
1 ts Fines herbes, crushed 1 c Whipping cream
1/2 ts White pepper Thinly sliced leeks,
1/3 c Flour Optional

combine 4 cups of the chicken broth, the leeks, mushrooms, fines
herves and white pepper in a large kettle and bring to a boil. Reduce
heat and simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes or utnil leeks are tender.
cool slightly.

Blend or process leek mixture one third at a time until smooth.
Return to pan, stir in 1 cup of the remaining chicken broth.

Stir or shake together the remaining chicken broth and flour until
smooth. Stir into hot broth mixture along with the cheese and
parsley. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and the cheese melts.
Stir in whipping cream; heat through. Garnish with additional sliced
leeks, if desired. Makes 8 servings.

BHG Holiday Appetizers 94 Carolyn Shaw 6-95
Submitted By CAROLYN SHAW On 08-24-95