Mennonite Leek Soup Recipes

Steps:

• Saute the bacon in a large soup pot over medium heat until crisp, then remove it from the pan, drain on paper towels, and reserve for the garnish.
• Prep the remaining ingredients as directed in the recipe list.
• In the soup pot, reheat the bacon grease over medium heat and stir in the leeks, turning to coat them and sauteing for several minutes, until they take on a little golden color.
• Pour in the stock, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
• Remove from the heat.
• Puree the soup, solids first, then pour back into the pot.
• Season with salt and pepper.

Steps:

• Bring chicken stock to boil.
• Add leeks, potatoes, carrots and celery.
• Simmer 30-45 minutes until veggies are soft.
• Add seasonings and simmer another 30 minutes.
• Puree in batches in blender.
• Serve hot or cold.

Steps:

• Skin the chicken so it is not so fatty.
• Put chicken and broth in a big pot.
• Add anise, bay leaves, pepper and cinnamon stick.
• Simmer for 2- 2 1/2 hours, skimming off foam occasionally.
• Add butter and simmer for about 1/2 hour.
• Remove the chicken and pull meat off carcass, place in a separate bowl.
• Skim off any remaining fat from broth.
• Cook your noodles in clean water and place in another separate bowl.
• To serve, fill your own bowl with noodles and meat desired, pour hot broth over top.

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, add vegetables to broth and simmer until vegetables are well done, about an hour.
• Half an hour before serving, add finely shredded parsley and savory, which has been tied for easy removal. (I usually just throw a spice ball with this stuff in it along with the veggies and leave it in there for the full hour).
• Remove herbs and add 2 to 3 tablespoons sour cream. Combine and serve.
• Or, instead of adding sour cream, just serve with cream or milk at the table.