Whilst trawling the net for inspiration of how to cook leeks, with recipes, the British Leek Association popped up! They have lots of new recipes for cooking leeks.
Leeks are a truly versatile vegetable:
- milder, sweeter flavour than onions
- smooth texture similar to asparagus
prize winner leeks
Our leeks always see us through the winter- they have been particularly delicious this year.
close spaced leeks
A recipe for leek soup:
Ingredients
- 2 leeks – washed & sliced (about 10oz)
- 2 potatoes – peeled & sliced (about 10oz)
- 3 rashers lean & chopped bacon (about 5oz)
- 1 pint stock
- 1/2 pint milk
- freshly ground pepper
Method:
- gently cook the bacon, leeks and potatoes until the leeks are soft, but not coloured
- add the stock and simmer until the potatoes are tender
- liquidise (affiliate link)
- return to the pan and add the milk
- serve when hot
Click this link for recipes showing how to cook leeks.