Braised Leeks

Name: Braised Leeks
Ingredients: 6 medium leeks, trimmed (2 lb.); 1 large carrot, pared and diced; 1 small onion, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 Tbsp. butter; 1/2 c. white wine; 3/4 c. chicken broth

8 ingredients

24 steps

Ingredients

6 medium leeks, trimmed (2 lb.)
1 large carrot, pared and diced
1 small onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. white wine
3/4 c. chicken broth

Directions

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Halve
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leeks
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lengthwise
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to 1 inch from bottom.
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Rinse under cold
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water to remove all sand; set aside. Cook carrot, onion, celery and garlic in 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium skillet over
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medium heat until tender, about 8 minutes.
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Add leeks; cook 2
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minutes.
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Stir
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in
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wine and broth.
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Cover and simmer
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until tender,
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about
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30 minutes.
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Remove
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leeks
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to serving
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plate. Increase
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heat to medium-high.
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Add remaining butter.
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Boil
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until butter melts and juices reduce slightly, about 2 minutes. Pour over leeks.