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German Leek Soup Recipe: Oma's Lauchsuppe Rezept
This leek soup recipe has added cream cheese for that added extra touch for an extra elegant soup. A fantastic starter course for a dinner party.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3½ cups beef broth
- 1 can mushrooms (undrained)
- 3-ounce package cream cheese, cubed
- salt, pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cut away the dark green leaves an inch or so above the white part of the leeks. Cut leeks into ¼ - ½-inch slices (rings). Put these into a large bowl of water. Separate leek slices with fingers and swish around to remove dirt and sand. Scoop out leeks and drain in a sieve.
- 2
In a large saucepan, brown ground beef in olive oil.
- 3
Add leeks, frying for several minutes. Add beef broth and mushrooms.
- 4
Simmer, covered for 15 minutes.
- 5
Remove from heat. Add cream cheese, stirring to melt.
- 6
Season with salt and freshly ground pepper and serve.