Vegetarian Leek Recipes

Leeks take a little cleaning, but they have great flavor, particularly in soup. They're a bit milder than onions and garlic, and despite what most recipes say, you can eat pretty much the whole thing, including the dark green leaves.
 

Asparagus Leek Soup
A lovely, rich soup made with asparagus, leeks, and mushrooms and topped with a corn and bell pepper garnish.

Carrot Vichyssoise
Rich, cold, and a lovely shade of orange, carrot vichyssoise swirled with a balsamic reduction will impress your friends and delight your tastebuds - only you will know how simple it is to prepare.

How to Wash and Prepare Leeks
Leeks are a wonderful vegetable, but they required a fair amount of preparation before they can be used. Here are some tips on washing and preparing leeks.

Leek Gratin
Serve leeks baked with several cheeses and a bit of cream over flavorful pasta or rice for a rich and delicious treat.

Leek-Squash Quiche
This quiche made with squash and leeks and topped with cheese is a simple yet elegant main course. Serve it with salad and rice or quinoa pilaf for a satisfying meal.

Leek, Zucchini, Fennel Soup
Three very different vegetables combine to make a flavorful soup.

Onion Soup
If you like onions, you'll love this rich vegetarian soup made with six different members of their family: onions, leeks, shallots, garlic, scallions, and chives.

Potato Leek Gratin
Potatoes and leeks are one of those combinations that are just meant to be, and this gratin recipe is the perfect way to enjoy them.

Potato Leek Soup
There's something about the combination of potatoes and leeks in a creamy soup base - it's a terrific comfort food.

Potato Leek Turnip Soup
Root vegetables combined with the lovely flavor of leeks and Swiss chard make a healthy soup.

Pumpkin Soup
This spicy soup is a good recipe to use up all of that pumpkin left over from Halloween.

Squash-Leek Quiche
This quiche made with squash and leeks and topped with cheese is a simple yet elegant main course. Serve it with salad and rice or quinoa pilaf for a satisfying meal.

Vegetable Stock
Vegetable stock can be used to replace the meat stock or water in just about any recipe. It adds a hint of flavor and extra nutrition to soups, risotto, and more.

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