Spicy Leek Soup With Blue Cheese

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

Spicy Leek Soup With Blue Cheese recipe

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

303

Sugar

Fat

14g

This Spicy Leek Soup With Blue Cheese is a twist on traditional leek soup. The warm and spicy flavors of coriander seed and curry powder complement the pungent yet creamy taste of the blue cheese to create a soup that is both hearty and flavorful. This recipe is perfect for a cold winter day when you want something filling and rich, yet healthy and comforting.

Instructions

1.	Wash the leeks and slice them thin. Set aside.
2.	Cube the potatoes and set aside.
3.	In a large pot, toast the coriander seed and curry powder for a minute over low heat.
4.	Add the vegetable stock, potatoes, and leeks. Simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
5.	Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
6.	Add milk and blue cheese to the pot and heat over low heat until the cheese is melted.
7.	Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.

PROS

This soup is filling and has a bold flavor.

The blue cheese adds a unique twist and the soup is packed with vitamins and nutrients from the leeks and potatoes.

CONS

The blue cheese flavor may be too strong for some people’s taste.

Soup may be a bit spicy for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Leeks contain vitamins A, C, K, folate, and iron, making them great for boosting your immune system and energy levels. Potatoes are a good source of potassium, vitamin C, and fiber, helping with digestion and preventing disease. Blue cheese is a good source of calcium, protein, and vitamin A, aiding in bone health and keeping your immune system strong.

	1 lb potato , peeled and cubed
	1 1/2 leeks , shredded
	1/2 teaspoon coriander seed
	1/2 teaspoon curry powder
	4 cups vegetable stock
	2/3 cup milk
	5 ounces blue cheese , crumbled