creamed leeks
Often the simple recipes passed down thru generations remain the best. This is a perfect example. I hope you will enjoy this simply lovely dish. We enjoy it served over buttery, garlic mashed potatoes.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- - 2 tbsp butter
- - 6 leeks, cleaned, white & green parts only, halved lenghtwise and sliced
- - 2/3 cup water
- - 2/3 cup chicken stock
- - 2/3 cup cream
- - 1 tsp mustard, coarse, champagne, brown
- - 2 - 3 tbsp cheese, grated cheddar (or your preference)
- - 1/2 tsp salt, sea
- - 1/2 tsp black pepper, fresh ground
How To Make creamed leeks
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Step 1Put pan over medium heat and add the butter; next add the leeks and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, to prevent them from burning.
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Step 2When they have softened add the water and chicken stock and bring to a boil.
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Step 3When it is at a rapid boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
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Step 4Now remove the lid, turn the heat to high, stir constantly until all the liquid has evaporated (8 minutes).
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Step 5Now turn the heat back to low and stir the cream and the mustard into the leek mixture, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken.
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Step 6Then add the cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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