Sausage and Leek Soup

Name: Sausage and Leek Soup
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 large carrot, finely chopped; 1 rib celery rib, finely chopped; 5 Tbsps all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram; 237 milliliters thinly sliced smoked kielbasa; 4 mediums leeks (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise, then chopped; 64 fluid ounces cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth (64 fluid ounces); 2 mediums boiling potatoes; 118 milliliters stick unsalted butter; 6 servings White pepper to taste

Sausage and Leek Soup might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 426 calories, 16g of protein, and 29g of fat. Autumn will be even more special with this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up pepper, kielbasa, leeks, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the flour you could follow this main course with the Apple Tart with Caramel Sauce as a dessert.

Instructions

Wash leeks in a large bowl of cold water, then lift out and drain well in a colander.

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Leek

Water

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Bowl

Cook carrot and celery in 1/2 stick butter in a 4- to 5-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.

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Butter

Carrot

Celery

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Sauce Pan

Add leeks and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.

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Leek

Add stock and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, 15 minutes.

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Stock

While stock simmers, peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.

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Potato

Stock

Melt remaining 1/2 stick butter in a small heavy saucepan over low heat, then add flour and cook roux, whisking, 3 minutes.

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Butter

All Purpose Flour

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Whisk

Sauce Pan

Remove from heat and add 2 cups simmering stock, whisking vigorously (mixture will be thick), then whisk flour mixture into remaining stock and return to a simmer, whisking.

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All Purpose Flour

Stock

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Whisk

Add potatoes, kielbasa, and marjoram and simmer soup, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and white pepper.

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White Pepper