Cream of Leek Soup
Eat it hot and it’s delicious. Eat it cold and it’s vichyssoise, and it’s still delicious. Leeks are a sweet, mild aromatic that can stand on their own as the backbone of a soup.
Don’t Waste Your Leek Greens!
So many recipes with leeks say “only use the white portion” or “only use the white and tender light green portion.” I hate it when I see that!
A Lot About Alliums
Botanically, the allium family is the king of aromatics: Onions (red, yellow, white, sweet), garlic, leeks, shallots, scallions… These are all alliums.