Leek soups

Leeks have a mild, sweet onion flavour that suits gentle, creamy soups. They are a classic partner for potatoes and chicken, and are widely used in British, French and Northern European cooking. Leeks need careful washing, as soil often hides between the layers.

SoupWiki lists 11 soups with leek. Typical total cooking time is about 80 minutes, ranging from 40 to 170 minutes, and a serving is roughly 190–520 kcal (estimates). The quickest is Finnish Salmon Soup (~40 min) and the lightest is Turkish Leek Soup (~190 kcal). 2 are vegetarian (none vegan). 1 can be served cold. They come from 10 countries, most often United Kingdom (Scotland), Turkey, Belgium.

All 11 soups with leek, by editor’s score

8.4Turkish Leek SoupPırasa çorbasıFlag of TurkeyTurkey45 min~190 kcal7.1WaterzooiGentse waterzooiFlag of BelgiumBelgium80 min~520 kcal6.8Scotch BrothScotch brothFlag of United Kingdom (Scotland)United Kingdom (Scotland)135 min~380 kcal6.5Cock-a-leekieCock-a-leekieFlag of United Kingdom (Scotland)United Kingdom (Scotland)105 min~260 kcal6.0Bündner Barley SoupBündner GerstensuppeFlag of SwitzerlandSwitzerland105 min~480 kcal6.0CawlCawlFlag of United Kingdom (Wales)United Kingdom (Wales)170 min~520 kcal6.0Dutch Pea SoupErwtensoep (snert)Flag of NetherlandsNetherlands170 min~450 kcal5.8German Potato SoupKartoffelsuppeFlag of GermanyGermany50 min~420 kcal5.4VichyssoiseVichyssoiseFlag of United StatesUnited States55 min~280 kcalCOLD3.3Bergen Fish SoupBergensk fiskesuppeFlag of NorwayNorway50 min~420 kcal2.6Finnish Salmon SoupLohikeittoFlag of FinlandFinland40 min~380 kcal

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