Creamy Leek Puree Recipes

Ingredients :

2 lb (1 kg) leeks

1 green apple, peeled, cored and chopped

2 cups (16 fl oz / 500ml) vegetable stock

1 tbsp peeled and grated fresh ginger

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp cream

1 tsp sea salt, or to taste

freshly ground black pepper to taste

Trim leeks, and discard root end and green tops. Cut remaining sections in half lengthwise, then wash thoroughly and roughly chop into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces. Place leeks in a deep saucepan. Add apple, stock and ginger. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until leeks are tender, 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

Pour mixture in a large bowl. Working in batches, ladle into a food processor and process until it forms a smooth puree, about 20 seconds. Transfer puree to a smaller saucepan. Place over medium heat, add butter and stir until butter melts, about 2 minutes. Stir in cream, salt and pepper to taste. Continue stirring over low heat until heated through, about 1 minute.

Remove from heat and serve warm.

Serves 4-6

Want to know more about ? Subscribe to our newsletter.