Leeks grow in abundance in the woods near my home. I love the mild aroma of the wild onions in the air after it rains. The best time I’ve found to harvest leeks in my area is early May (this will be different based on your region).

During the period when leeks are prime for picking, I like to substitute leeks to many of dish I would normally add onions. Leeks are especially wonderful in soups.

Leeks 'n Spinach Soup
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Category: Soup
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 leeks, bulb only, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup dried barley
  • 2 cups packed fresh spinach
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or soup pot over medium heat
  • Add the leeks and garlic; saute until tender, about 5 minutes
  • Stir in the chicken broth, cannellini beans, bay leaves and cumin
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, and stir in barley
  • Cover, and simmer for 15 minutes
  • Remove bay leaves
  • Stir in spinach and season with salt and pepper
  • Serve immediately

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Prep Time: 10 minutes - Cook Time: 20 minutes Yield: 8
Calories per serving: 219.1 kcal
Fat per serving: 2.3 g
Saturated fat per serving: 0.41 g
Carbs per serving: 40.55 g
Protein per serving: 11.11 g
Fiber per serving: 8.73 g
Sugar per serving: 2.54 g
Sodium per serving: 683.05 mg
Nutrition label for Leeks 'n Spinach Soup
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