Receta Tomato Leek Soup With Stilton Cheese
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute/fry the leeks, garlic, celery, carrot, thyme, and basil till the vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 min. Remove the pot from the heat.
- Bring 2 c. of water to a boil in a saucepan, and cook the potatoes till tender, about 10 min.
- Working in batches, puree the potatoes, their cooking water, and the half-and-half in a blender or possibly food processor. Stir the puree into a soup pot, along with the salt, tomatoes and their juice, sauteed vegetables, and 2 more c. of water. Bring the soup to a simmer, and cook for 15 min, stirring occasionally. Stir in the cheese, and cook just till melted. Ladle into soup bowls and serve.
- This recipe yields 8 servings.
- Comments: Stilton is a rich blue cheese which tastes heavenly with leeks and tomatoes.