Mennonite Leek Soup Recipes

MENNONITE LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Bring chicken stock to boil.
• Add leeks, potatoes, carrots and celery.
• Simmer 30-45 minutes until veggies are soft.
• Add seasonings and simmer another 30 minutes.
• Puree in batches in blender.
• Serve hot or cold.

POTATO LEEK SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Melt butter on medium heat in a large pot. Add the chopped leeks and stir until coated with butter.
• Cover the pot and lower heat, cook for around 10 minutes until the leeks have softened.
• Increase to medium-high. Add garlic, potatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, then add vegetable broth, water, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
• Lower heat and cover pot with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and easily speared by a fork.
• Uncover and remove thyme and bay leaf.
• Use an immersion or countertop blender to blend the soup until smooth.
• Stir in chives and hot sauce (optional).
• Allow to cool 2 minutes and serve.
• Enjoy!

LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Cut leeks into thin slices. In a skillet, saute leeks and onion in butter until tender but not browned. Transfer to a soup kettle or Dutch oven. Add potatoes, broth and parsley; cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender. Strain; set broth aside. Puree vegetables in a blender or food processor. Return puree and broth to pan. Stir a small amount of pureed mixture into egg yolk; return to pan. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, stirring occasionally. Add the cream; heat through but do not boil. Garnish with bacon.

TRADITIONAL MENNONITE GREEN BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, add vegetables to broth and simmer until vegetables are well done, about an hour.
• Half an hour before serving, add finely shredded parsley and savory, which has been tied for easy removal. (I usually just throw a spice ball with this stuff in it along with the veggies and leave it in there for the full hour).
• Remove herbs and add 2 to 3 tablespoons sour cream. Combine and serve.
• Or, instead of adding sour cream, just serve with cream or milk at the table.

MENNONITE NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• Skin the chicken so it is not so fatty.
• Put chicken and broth in a big pot.
• Add anise, bay leaves, pepper and cinnamon stick.
• Simmer for 2- 2 1/2 hours, skimming off foam occasionally.
• Add butter and simmer for about 1/2 hour.
• Remove the chicken and pull meat off carcass, place in a separate bowl.
• Skim off any remaining fat from broth.
• Cook your noodles in clean water and place in another separate bowl.
• To serve, fill your own bowl with noodles and meat desired, pour hot broth over top.