Last week I mulched my 1/2 of my double row of leeks with some manure/humus mix I bought bagged at the local garden center. My plan is to harvest the other half during the rest of the summer and then harvest the half I just mulched through the fall. At least that is my plan. I’ve never grown leeks before and they may be ready much sooner than I am.
What to do with all these leeks? If anyone has any recipes I am all ears. So far my favorite by far is Potato Leek Soup. It can be served cold or hot but I prefer it hot. As with most of my recipes I don’t really measure so the amts are aproximate. Your mileage may vary.
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Potato Leek Soup.
3-4 cups chopped leeks
1 Tbs butter
3 Tbs olive oil
1-2 cans chicken stock
water if necessary
6-8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 potato peeled and thinly sliced
1 can evaporated milk
Add the butter, olive oil and to a stock pot. Cook on low-medium heat till softened. Add chicken stock and potatoes. You want the liquid just to the top of the potatoes. Add more or less stock and or water as necessary. The thinly sliced potato is to help thicken the soup. It will cook faster than the cubes. Boil on low-medium heat till the potatoes are tender. Add evaporated milk. Mash somewhat with a potato masher to help break down some of the potatoes. This helps to thicken the soup. Enjoy
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