1. Blues and Greens Cream of Leek

    Blues and Greens Cream of Leek

    1 tbsp (15 mL) butter 1 lb (500 g) trimmed leeks, chopped 2 cups (500 mL) watercress 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable broth mix 4 cups (1 L) water 2/3 cup (150 mL) 18% table cream 1/4 lb (125 g) Canadian Blue cheese, crumbled Freshly ground pepper ...

  2. Canadian Gouda and Leek Potage

    Canadian Gouda and Leek Potage

    1/4 cup (50 mL) butter 2 cups (500 mL) thinly sliced leeks (white part only) 1 cup (250 mL) chopped cremini (sometimes called brown) or white mushrooms 1 large onion, halved, sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup (50 mL) all-purpose flour 2 can...

  3. Leek and Mushroom Soup

    Leek and Mushroom Soup

    2 tbsp (30 mL) butter 3 cups (750 mL) chopped leeks (white and light green parts) (about 2) 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried thyme or marjoram 4 cups (1 L) sliced mixed mushrooms (button, cremini, shiitake, oyster) 3 cups (750 mL) chicken or v...

  4. Blue Cheese Cream of Leek

    Blue Cheese Cream of Leek

    1 lb (500 g) trimmed leek, washed and chopped 2 cups (500 mL) watercress, rinsed and patted dry 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter 1 tbsp (15 mL) instant vegetable broth mix 4 cups (1 L) water 1 tsp (5 mL) corn starch (optional) 2/3 cup (150 mL) cream 15 % ...