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Split Sops

Split Sops(british recipe image
This British appetizer features Leeks, Butter, Dry white wine or, Canned consomme plus, Wine. It delivers smooth, comforting richness. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2
Calories: 225.4
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This British appetizer features Leeks, Butter, Dry white wine or, Canned consomme plus, Wine. It delivers smooth, comforting richness. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 4 medium Leeks
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 1/2 cup Dry white wine or
  • 1 cup Canned consomme plus
  • 1/2 cup Wine
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Directions
  1. 1
    freshly ground pepper Beurre manie : 2 tb Flour blended with 1 tb soft butter sops : 2 slices toast, quartered, or 1/2 c croutons Richard II (1377-1399) The leek was a popular vegetable in the Middle Ages, perhaps because of the belief that it stimulated the appetite.
  2. 2
    But leek also had its harmful effects : "It causes headache and gives bad dreams .
  3. 3
    after eating it, some lettuce, purslane, or endive should be taken, to temper its heating effects." What follows is a medieval cousin to vichyssoise.
  4. 4
    Remove green tops and roots of leeks.
  5. 5
    Cut white section in half lengthwise and once across the middle.
  6. 6
    Wash thoroughly.
  7. 7
    Melt butter in a heavy saucepan.
  8. 8
    Toss leeks to coat, and saute over a gentle flame until they begin to wilt (about 5 minutes).
  9. 9
    Add wine, salt, and pepper to taste.
  10. 10
    Simmer an additional Io to 15 minutes until leeks are done.
  11. 11
    Blend in beurre manie to thicken just before serving.
  12. 12
    Serve in soup bowls over toast or croutons

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 225.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.2g10%
Saturated Fat 3.8g19%
Cholesterol 16.1mg6%
Sodium 1319.8mg55%
Total Carbohydrate 19.9g7%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
Sugars 6.7g
Protein 2.1g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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