Name: Creamed Leeks / Crema di Porri
Ingredients: INGREDIENTS2 pounds leeks, trimmed and dark green leaves removed; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 4 cups hot chicken broth; 2 tablespoons finely minced thyme; Fine sea salt to taste; Grinding white pepper; Grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese for sprinkling on top

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS2 pounds leeks, trimmed and dark green leaves removed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups hot chicken broth
2 tablespoons finely minced thyme
Fine sea salt to taste
Grinding white pepper
Grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese for sprinkling on top

Directions

DIRECTIONSCut the leeks in half lengthwise. Wash them well to remove any dirt and cut them into thin slices.
Melt the butter in a 3-quart saucepan, add the leeks and cook them very slowly until they soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly pour in the broth and stir to keep the mixture smooth. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is soft and pureed-looking but not too thick, about 10 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the thyme, salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and sprinkle with the cheese.
Serve the leeks in small bowls accompanied with slices of toasted bread.

This recipe was featured on Season 13 - Episode 1316.