Cream of Brie and Leek Soup

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 50 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 35 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 661 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 1 pot suggest servings
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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
8 large leeks finely (white only)
4 cups chicken broth or more
1/2 cup flour, all-purpose
4 cups cream, half and half
1 1/2 lbs. brie cheese well chilled, and cut into cubes
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chives fresh, chopped

Directions

Melt 1/4 cup of the butter in a soup kettle over medium heat.

Add leeks and sauté until translucent, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes.

Add stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 25 minutes.

Puree mixture in batches in blender. Melt remaining butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir 2 minutes.

Blend in half and half; whisk until smooth. Add cheese in batches, stirring until cheese melts and mixture is smooth. Strain through fine sieve.

Return to saucepan. Add leek puree and heat through.

Season with salt to taste. Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with ground pepper and chives.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 528g
Amount per Serving
Calories 661 73% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 54.0g83%
 Saturated Fat 33.0g164%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 158mg53%
Sodium 606mg25%
Total Carbohydrate 31.0g10%
 Dietary Fiber 0.0g2%
 Sugars 4.0g
Protein 15.0g30%
Vitamin A 33%  Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 27%  Iron 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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