Cawl Cennin Leek And Potato Soup Recipes

CLASSIC POTATO LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a large wide pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, leeks and onion and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft and not browned, about 12 minutes. Raise the heat to medium-high, pour in the wine and continue to cook, uncovered, until almost dry, about 4 minutes.
• Add the potatoes, bay leaf, thyme, 7 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook, covered, until the potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
• Remove and discard the thyme and bay leaf. Working in batches, transfer the mixture to a blender and carefully puree until smooth, taking care not to fill the carafe more than half full per batch, or puree with an immersion blender in the pot. Reheat the soup over medium heat until steaming.
• Whisk in the cream and lemon juice. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves, a drizzle of oil and a frizzled leeks or shallot if using.

CAWL CENNIN (LEEK AND POTATO SOUP)

Steps:

• Peel and dice the potatoes and slice the leeks thinly.
• Simmer the potatoes and leeks together with the chicken stock, salt, and pepper and cook for 40 to 50 minutes until potatoes and leeks soft.
• Mash the vegetables or puree them in a food processor.
• Check the seasonings and reheat, adding the cream, be careful not to boil at this stage.
• Garnish with parsley.

CAWL CENNIN A HUFEN - WELSH CREAM OF LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Clean the leeks thoroughly, chop them roughly, and set a little of the green aside for garnish.
• Melt the butter and cook the vegetables under cover without browning them.
• Add the stock and bring to a low boil; simmer for 1 hour, skimming if necessary.
• Rub the soup through a sieve or whirl in a blender.
• Reheat the soup, stir in the parsley, minced green of leeks, and diced meat (if used).
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the cream, correct seasoning, and serve garnished with croutons.