My very favorite thing about being a part of The Recipe ReDux is meeting new food bloggers virtually from all over the country and the globe. One of our newer Recipe ReDux members, Mary of Brighton Your Health, is a dietitian currently living in southwest France and I immediately got immersed in her blog (there’s several interesting posts on comparing school lunch in France vs. U.S.)
But it was a very simple recipe called Soupe de Bonne Femme (or Good Old Girls’ Soup) that caught my eye – so so simple but Mary raved about the flavor (and the aroma) so I set about making it with some adaptations along the way. It really couldn’t be simpler but it definitely is hearty enough to serve as a meal and perfect to ward off the chill that is undeniably now in the air.
PrintPotato Leek Soup with Smoked Cheese Toasts
- Yield: 6 - 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
Soup:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 leeks, white and light green parts, sliced (about 2 cups)
- 4 large russet potatoes, sliced (with the skin)
- 4 cups reduced sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- Salt and pepper
Toasts:
- 1 small baguette
- 6 ounces smoked gouda or gruyere cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add leeks and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Add potatoes, broth and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium-low heat for 45 minutes (add thyme, salt and pepper about halfway through cooking.)
- While soup is cooking, slice baguette into 1-inch slices. Top with pieces of cheese and put under broiler until just toasted and cheese is melting (keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn.)
- To serve, place two slices of toast in each serving bowl and ladle soup on top. Season with more salt and pepper as needed.
And these cheese toasts are mighty tasty on their own:
Janel
Friday 11th of November 2011
This looks like an easy recipe to file away for winter! Gorgeous pics :)
Deanna
Friday 11th of November 2011
Thanks ma'am - it's such an easy recipe :)
Regan @ The Professional Palate
Friday 11th of November 2011
leeks have to be one of my most favored, yet under used, foods. this is a bookmark & make for future for sure.
Deanna
Friday 11th of November 2011
I know I love leeks but never use them enough.