Hearty Leek & Cheese Soup

Hearty Leek & Cheese Soup

Recipe by Jonathan Storcks
5.0 from 1 vote

This creamy leek and cheese soup is a timeless favourite. My grandma used to cook it for me and my guests at my childhood birthday parties. It’s one of those dishes that no one, not even a kid, can really dislike. A go-to choice whenever you need to feed a crowd.

Course: ZuppeCuisine: GermanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
+
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4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

25

minutes
Total time

40

minutes

Ingredients

  • 500 g 500 minced meat (beef or mixed)

  • 3 3 leeks

  • 1 1 onion

  • 750 ml 750 vegetable broth

  • 400 g 400 melting cheese

  • 100 g 100 parmesan cheese

  • 3 tbsp 3 oil

  • 200 g 200 crème fraîche

  • Salt

  • Pepper

  • Ground nutmeg

  • Bread and parsley (for serving)

Directions

  • Dice onion. Slice the leeks into rings and wash afterwards.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan set over medium-high heat, then add the ground beef and fry until browned. Add the onion and leek after approx. 2 min. Cook for approx. 5 min. more. Deglaze with vegetable broth, then let simmer for approx. 10 min.
  • Stir in the cheese (parmesan and melting cheese) and let it melt. Stir in crème fraîche and boil again briefly.
  • Season the soup with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Serve with parsley and fresh bread. Enjoy!

Equipment

  • Large saucepan

Notes

  • Serve with fresh parsley and fresh bread.

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