Potato, Leek And Onion Soup With Garlic Cheese Toasts

Recipe Ingredients

5 tablespoons	75ml	Olive oil
3 tablespoons	45ml	Leeks, white and pale green parts only - sliced (large)
1 1/2 lbs	681g / 24oz	Russet potatoes - peeled, diced
1 lb	454g / 16oz	White onion - chopped (large)
4		Vegetable broth - (14 1/2 oz)
3		Garlic cloves - chopped (large)
1 1/2 cups	219g / 7.7oz	Grated Swiss cheese
6		Sourdough bread - (to 8 slices)
1/2 cup	31g / 1.1oz	Chopped fresh chives or green onion tops

Recipe Instructions

Heat 4 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-low heat. Add leeks, potatoes and onion. Saute until onion is tender, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes.

Add broth and bring soup to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until all vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

Working in batches, puree 5 cups soup in blender. Return puree to soup in pot. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Refrigerate uncovered until cold. Cover and keep refrigerated.)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir remaining 1 tablespoon oil and garlic in small skillet over low heat until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute; remove from heat and cool. Add cheese to garlic in skillet; toss to combine.

Arrange bread slices on baking sheet. Spoon cheese mixture onto bread slices, dividing equally. Bake toasts until cheese melts, about 10 minutes.

Bring soup to simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle generously with chives. Serve, passing toasts separately.

This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.

Source:
Culinary Cafe (soup archive) at http://www.culinarycafe.com

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