IRISH OATMEAL LEEK SOUP

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A classic Irish soup traditionally served during Lent.

Ingredients

• 1 T. light butter
• 1 1/2 cups leeks,93 large) white and pale green only, halved lengthwise, sliced thin
• 1/2 cup Irish steel cut oats
• 4 cups fat-free reduced sodium chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
• fresh cracked pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat; add the leeks. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are soft, about 15 minutes.

Add the broth and milk; raise heat to high and bring to a boil.

Add the oatmeal and fresh cracked black pepper to taste. Return to a boil, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until oats are tender, 45-50 minutes(less if using Quaker oats).