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Caramelized Leek And Mushroom Soup With Crisp Chee... Recipe

Caramelized Leek And Mushroom Soup With Crisp Chee... Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp butter
3 leeks, white and light green parts only, finely sliced
1 tsp packed brown sugar
4 cups sliced mushrooms
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp brandy , cognac or sherry
6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
croutons
1/4 baguette, cut into 1/2-inch cubes , about 2 cups
2 tbsp butter, melted
1/2 cup finely shredded sharp , hard cheese

Directions:

Melt butter over medium heat in a large pot.
Cook leeks and sugar, stirring, for 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, for about 30 minutes or until starting to caramelize.
Increase heat to medium-high
Stir in mushrooms, thyme, and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper.
Cook, stirring often, for about 10 minutes or until mushrooms release their liquid and start to brown.
Stir in brandy and cook, stirring, until evaporated.
Stir in stock and bring to boil
Deglaze the pot, by scraping up brown bits stuck to pot.
Simmer for about 20 minutes or until flavors are blended.
(Soup can be cooled, covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat to steaming before serving.)
Just before serving, make the croutons.
Preheat oven to 450ºF
In a bowl, drizzle bread cubes with melted butter and toss to coat.
Sprinkle with cheese and toss to evenly coat, pressing to make the cheese adhere if necessary.
Spread out in a single layer on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
Bake for about 8 minutes or until deep golden and crispy (watch closely that they don't burn).
Remove from baking sheet immediately using a spatula and transfer to a bowl.
Season soup with salt and pepper to taste.
Ladle into warmed bowls and serve topped with hot croutons.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	917.15 Kcal (3840 kJ)
Calories from fat	468.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	52.04g	80%
Cholesterol	255.57mg	85%
Sodium	884.25mg	37%
Potassium	770.62mg	16%
Total Carbs	49.88g	17%
Sugars	3.46g	14%
Dietary Fiber	3.78g	15%
Protein	56.04g	112%
Vitamin C	15.6mg	26%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	3.8mg	21%
Calcium	128.6mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	207.54 Kcal (869 kJ)
Calories from fat	105.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.78g	80%
Cholesterol	57.83mg	85%
Sodium	200.09mg	37%
Potassium	174.38mg	16%
Total Carbs	11.29g	17%
Sugars	0.78g	14%
Dietary Fiber	0.86g	15%
Protein	12.68g	112%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	26%
Iron	0.9mg	21%
Calcium	29.1mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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