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Caramelized Leek and Mushroom Soup With Crisp Cheese Croutons Recipe

Caramelized Leek and Mushroom Soup With Crisp Cheese Croutons Recipe

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Caramelized Leek and Mushroom Soup With Crisp Cheese Croutons

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp butter
3 leeks, white and light green parts only, finely sliced
1 tsp packed brown sugar
4 cups sliced mushrooms
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp brandy , cognac or 2 tbsp sherry wine
6 cups chicken stock (preferably low sodium
1/4 baguette, cut into 1/2-inch cubes , about 2 cups
2 tbsp butter, melted
1/2 cup hard sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded

Directions:

Melt butter over medium heat in a large pot. Cook leeks and sugar, stirring, for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, for about 30 minutes or until starting to caramelize. Increase heat to medium-high and stir in mushrooms, thyme, and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for about 10 minutes or until mushrooms release their liquid and start to brown.
Stir in brandy and cook, stirring, until evaporated. Stir in stock and bring to boil, scraping up brown bits stuck to pot. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until flavours are blended. (Soup can be cooled, covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat to steaming before serving.).
Just before serving, make the croutons. Preheat oven to 450ºF (230ºC).
In a bowl, drizzle bread cubes with melted butter and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and toss to evenly coat, pressing to adhere cheese if necessary. Spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for about 8 minutes or until deep golden and crispy (watch closely that they don't burn). Remove from baking sheet immediately using a spatula and transfer to a bowl.
Season soup with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into warmed bowls and serve topped with hot croutons.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	459.17 Kcal (1922 kJ)
Calories from fat	138.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.4g	24%
Cholesterol	37.61mg	13%
Sodium	896.21mg	37%
Potassium	575.45mg	12%
Total Carbs	59.48g	20%
Sugars	8.26g	33%
Dietary Fiber	3.78g	15%
Protein	19.07g	38%
Vitamin C	8.5mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	106.2mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	103.11 Kcal (432 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.46g	24%
Cholesterol	8.45mg	13%
Sodium	201.25mg	37%
Potassium	129.22mg	12%
Total Carbs	13.36g	20%
Sugars	1.85g	33%
Dietary Fiber	0.85g	15%
Protein	4.28g	38%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	10%
Iron	0.3mg	8%
Calcium	23.9mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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