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Leek and Pear Soup with Oats
AI-written · not yet kitchen-tested
Firm pears add sweetness without dominating. Oats thicken quickly, so stir after adding them and serve the soup freshly made.
Leek and Pear Soup with Oats
This recipe was written with AI assistance and has not yet been kitchen-tested. Check quantities and times as you cook, and follow safe core temperatures for meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
Ingredients
- 450 g (16 oz) leeks
- 300 g (10.5 oz) firm pears
- 60 g (3/4 cup) quick-cooking oats
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1100 ml (4 3/4 cup) water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 pinch nutmeg
Method
- Split leeks lengthwise, wash thoroughly and thinly slice. Core and dice the pears, keeping their skins.
- Soften leeks in oil for 5 minutes without browning. Add pears, water and salt and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle in oats and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring. Blend, season with nutmeg and immediately divide among four bowls.
Tip: Untested: check tenderness and thickness on your own stove. Quantities are intended for four servings and have not been measured in practice.