Leek and Mushroom Bisque

Name: Leek and Mushroom Bisque
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 large leeks, white and palest green parts only; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cups water with 2 vegetable bouillon cubes, or other stock option (page 9); One 16-ounce can salt-free pureed tomatoes; 1/2 cup Cream of Wheat; 12 ounces mushrooms, coarsely chopped or sliced; 2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning (see page 4 for brands); 1 1/2 to 2 cups rice milk, or as needed; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

December 9, 2011

Cream of Wheat, or farina, is the secret to the smooth, thick texture of this soup.

Recipe information

Yield
6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

3 large leeks, white and palest green parts only

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 cups water with 2 vegetable bouillon cubes, or other stock option (page 9)

One 16-ounce can salt-free pureed tomatoes

1/2 cup Cream of Wheat

12 ounces mushrooms, coarsely chopped or sliced

2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning (see page 4 for brands)

1 1/2 to 2 cups rice milk, or as needed

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1
Cut the white and pale green parts of the leeks in half lengthwise, then into 1/4-inch slices. Rinse well to remove all grit.
Step 2
Heat the oil in a soup pot. Add the leeks and sauté over medium heat until limp. Add the water with bouillon cubes and the pureed tomatoes. Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat until the liquid is at a very gentle simmer. Slowly sprinkle in the farina, whisking it in as you do.
Step 3
Add the mushrooms and the seasoning. Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in enough rice milk to give the soup a slightly thick consistency, then season with salt and pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
Step 5
Remove from the heat and let the soup stand off the heat for at least an hour. Heat through, then adjust the consistency with more rice milk if necessary before serving. Adjust the seasonings, then serve.
Nutrition Information
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Per serving:
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Calories: 178
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Total fat: 5g
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Protein: 5g
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Fiber: 3g
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Carbohydrate: 30g
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Cholesterol: 0mg
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Sodium: 96mg

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