Leek and Carrot Creamed Soup with Chive Oil

By á-620

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 12 cup chopped leeks (about 5) white and light green parts only
• 3 cups chopped carrots
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 7 cups water
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
• 1 cup 18% crean
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp pepper

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 55mins

Preparation

Step 1

Dutch oven heat 2 tbsp oil over med heat; fry leeks, carrots, celery, garlic and bay leaves, stirring occasionally and without letting vegetables colour, until tender-crisp, about 10 min. Add water and bring to boil; reduce heat to med low and simmer until fork-tender, about 30 min
Meanwhile, in blender, puree chives with remaining oil until bright green. Strain through coffee filter into bowl. Set aside
Discard bay leaves from soup. In blender, puree soup in batches until smooth. Strain into pot and heat over med heat; whisk in cream, salt and pepper