Creamy Leek Soup with Garlic and Chives

Name: Creamy Leek Soup with Garlic and Chives
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 4 leeks; 1/2 cup rice; 4-5 garlic cloves; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 7 cup chicken or vegetable stock; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground white pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 tbsp chives

This creamy leek soup is silky, comforting, and full of delicate onion flavor with a hint of garlic and white pepper. Rice helps thicken the soup naturally, making it smooth and satisfying without heavy cream.

Servings5 Portions

Prep Time20 Mins

Cook Time45 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

leeks
4
rice
0.5 cup
garlic cloves
4
extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp
chicken or vegetable stock
7 cup
bay leaves
2
salt
1 tsp
ground white pepper
0.3 tsp
cayenne pepper
1 pinch
plain Greek yogurt
0.5 cup
chives
2 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Trim the leeks, rinse them very well to remove any grit, and slice them thinly. Finely chop the chives and mince the garlic.

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and a small pinch of salt, then cook for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned.