Leek Onion Bisque

Name: Leek Onion Bisque
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 minced garlic cloves; 3 cups chopped leeks, cleaned, white and light green parts; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped sweet onion; 6 cups chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 cup apple juice, can use white wine; 1/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, room temp; 1/2 cup heavy cream

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 minced garlic cloves
3 cups chopped leeks, cleaned, white and light green parts
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped sweet onion
6 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup apple juice, can use white wine
1/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, room temp
1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions

1

Melt the butter in a large soup pot and saute the chopped leeks, celery, onion, and garlic in the butter until tender.
2

Add the chicken broth, apple juice, salt and white pepper.
3

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
4

After 30 minutes, blend using an immersion blender/blender/food processor.
5

Add the cream cheese and heavy cream and blend thoroughly.
6

Bring back to a light simmer before serving.