Silky Leek and Red Wine Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 1 inch thick slices of peasant bread crusts removed
3 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic
pinch saffron threads
3 medium leeks thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 cup plus 1 tsp. dry red wine
3 cup chicen stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano cheese grated

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350°. Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet; brush with the oil. Bake until crisp, 10 minutes. Rub with the garlic and tear into 1-inch pieces.
In a saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil. Add the saffron and all but 1/2 cup of the leeks. Cook over moderate heat until tender, 4 minutes. Add the 1/2 cup of red wine; reduce over high heat to 2 tablespoons. Add the stock; simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in the toasts and simmer 3 minutes.
Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender. Return the soup to the saucepan. Stir in the cream and the remaining 1 tablespoon of red wine, season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
In a nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil. Add the reserved leeks and cook over moderate heat until softened, 3 minutes. Using a heatproof spatula, form the leeks into four 2-inch rounds. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the cheese over each round. Cook over moderate heat until melted, about 3 minutes. Transfer the rounds to a plate and let cool until crisp.
Ladle the soup into bowls, top with the leek crisps and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	275.47 Kcal (1153 kJ)
Calories from fat	169.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.81g	29%
Cholesterol	21.14mg	7%
Sodium	11.79mg	0%
Potassium	52.77mg	1%
Total Carbs	19.62g	7%
Sugars	12.3g	49%
Dietary Fiber	3.02g	12%
Protein	0.65g	1%
Vitamin C	9.4mg	16%
Calcium	22.4mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	314.01 Kcal (1315 kJ)
Calories from fat	192.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.44g	29%
Cholesterol	24.1mg	7%
Sodium	13.44mg	0%
Potassium	60.15mg	1%
Total Carbs	22.36g	7%
Sugars	14.02g	49%
Dietary Fiber	3.44g	12%
Protein	0.74g	1%
Vitamin C	10.8mg	16%
Calcium	25.5mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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