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              Cawl Cennin a Hufen (Leek Soup, Creamed) Welsh

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/4  pounds        Leeks
   2      ounces        Butter
     1/4  pound         Roughly chopped onion
   1                    Roughly choped head Celery
   5      pints         Mutton stock
   1      ounce         Roughly chopped parsley
                        Salt and Pepper
   5      ounces        Double cream

Garnish: diced meat (optional) Accompaniments: sippets Clean the leeks thoroughly,
 chop them roughly, and set a little of the green aside for garnish. Melt the butter and
 cook the vegatibles under cover without browning them. Add the stock, bring to the
 boil, and simmer for 1 hour, skimming if necessary. Rub the soup through a sieve o
r blend in a liquidiser.  Reheat the soup, stir in the parsley, green of leeks, and diced
 meat (if used). Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the cream, correct seasoning,
 and serve with sippets.

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