German-Style Cheese Leek Soup
A truly German recipe that is wonderful for a cold winter night!
Servings 5 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb Leeks 500g
- 1 lb Ground Beef or Pork 500g
- 14 oz Sahne-Schmelzkase 400g (can use Neufchatel cheese instead)
- 1 small container Creme fraiche*
- 4 C Vegetable Broth (can also use 1 L water plus appropriate amount of vegetable bouillon dissolved in it)
- Freshly ground Salt and Pepper
- pinch Nutmeg to taste
Instructions
- Cut leeks into thin rings and wash thoroughly. Set aside.
- Brown the meat in a large pot or deep pan.
- Add leeks and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add veggie broth to leeks/meat and cook for 10 minutes on medium-high.
- Stir in the cheese and let melt.
- Add Creme fraiche, along with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- Boil again for a short time to combine flavors.
- Guten Appetit!
Notes
*You can find Creme fraiche in the specialty food section of your American store. Be sure to ask if you don't find it right away. Not all stores will carry it.
If you're in Germany, you'll find this easily in the cream section of the grocery store.
If you're in Germany, you'll find this easily in the cream section of the grocery store.