Receta Leek And Mushroom Soup With Croutons
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- Wash, peel and slice the leeks, removing the dark green ends.
- In a large heavy pan, heat the butter and sweat the prepared vegetables.
- Add in the water, seasoning and thyme. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook till the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the thyme and throw away. Liquidise the soup then pass through a coarse sieve to remove any stringy bits. Rinse the pan then return the soup to it and add in the cream. Reheat the soup and adjust seasoning.
- Remove the crusts from the bread. Cut the garlic clove in half horizontally and rub over the surface of the bread slices. Cut the bread into cubes.
- Heat a heavy frying pan and add in the oil. Heat till the oil is hazy then fry the bread cubes, turning them frequently till golden brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Serve the soup in bowls with a sprinkling of croutons.