Serve for lunch with a sandwich if you like.
Leeks (purjosipuli) are a popular kitchen staple best known for lohikeitto, a traditional and creamy Finnish salmon soup.
Purjokeitto (Finnish)
Serves 4
5 organic leeks, peeled and cut into fourths
2 organic potatoes, diced
3 cups (720 ml) organic beef broth
1 organic egg yolk
1/2 cup (120 ml) (dairy-free) cream, milk, or yogurt
chopped chives
yksi 1. In a pot, add the leeks and potatoes with a cup (240 ml) of beef broth.
kaksi 2. Simmer over medium heat for about 30 minutes.
kolme 3. Process in a blender.
neljä 4. Return to the pot and add the rest of the broth.
viisi 5. Bring to a boil.
kuusi 6. Stir the egg yolk with the cream/milk/yogurt.
seitsemän 7. Pour into the boiling water, stir quickly.
kahdeksan 8. Cook until almost thickened.
yhdeksän 9. Server hot with the chives on top.
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