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German Cheese and Leek Soup with Ground Pork

A popular German cheese and leek soup with ground pork, a thick and hearty soup, suitable for a party.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 350 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • 3 large leeks
  • 1 onion
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 350 g ground pork 12.5 oz, Note 1
  • a pinch of ground caraway
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 liter vegetable broth 4 cups
  • 300 g Laughing Cow cheese 10.5 oz, Note 2
  • fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • small bunch of chives

Instructions

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  1. Clean the leeks: Wash, top, and tail them, discarding the wilted dark green ends (about 1 inch/ 2 cm). Slice them lengthwise, starting at the transition between the white and the green part and moving the knife towards the top of the plant.
  2. Wash leeks: Fan open the layers without taking the leek apart and rinse under cold running water until all the dirt is removed.
  3. Chop leeks and onion. Set aside.3 large leeks, 1 onion
  4. Fry ground pork: Heat the oil and fry the ground pork until brown, add a pinch of ground caraway, the grated garlic clove, and some salt and pepper. If using Mett, you will not have to spice the meat.1 tablespoon oil, 350 g/ 12.5 oz ground pork
  5. Add the leeks and the onion and cook, stirring well a few times in between, for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Simmer soup: Add vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes or until the leeks are soft.1 liter/ 4 cups vegetable broth
  7. Add cheese: Break the cheese triangles into smaller pieces and add them to the soup. Stir very well until the soup is completely smooth and there are no cheese clumps inside it anymore.Let simmer for a couple of minutes. The soup is supposed to be very thick, but you could add a bit more broth if you find too thick.300 g/ 10.5 oz laughing cow cheese
  8. Adjust the taste with salt and generously with freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve with bread.

Notes

  • If cooking the soup in Germany, you can buy Mett.
  • Sahneschmelzkäse in Germany.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of the dish Calories 350kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Cholesterol 77mg (26%) Sodium 1149mg (48%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 350

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of the dish
Calories 350kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 1149mg 48%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.