Recipe #1556

Cream of Leek and Butternut Squash

Preparation: 30 min
Marinating/Waiting: 0 min
Cooking: 30 min
Total: 1 h 
8 - 10
servings
Category: Soups
Subcategory: Creams
Source: Metro

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Recipe ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) olive oil*
  • 2 leeks, well rinsed and coarsely chopped
  • 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed, and cubed (about 1 kg/2 lb.)
  • 2 small red apples, peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups (1 L) chicken bouillon*
  • Salt and white pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tsp. (2 mL) ground sage
  • 1/2 tsp. (2 mL) allspice
  • 3/4 cup (180 mL) cream 10%

Preparation

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and cook 8 minutes.
Add squash, apples, bouillon, salt, pepper, sage and allspice. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are cooked.
Purée in a blender or food processor.
Just before serving, heat soup and add half-and-half. Stir and lower heat. Serve.

Suggestion

Prepare soup ahead of time up to and including puréeing it. Refrigerate. Just before serving, reheat it and add half-and-half.
Sprinkle with chopped fresh chives and toasted garlic croutons.

Occasion: Christimas Holidays

* We recommend Selection and Irresistibles products.

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