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May 7, 2006
This Soup May Make You Cry
MR really wanted me to use up the tough upper green parts of leeks. He was so convinced that they were edible that he told me to close my eyes and open my mouth (which I did, a testament to the high level of trust and openness in our relationship) and put a leek top in for me to chew. Not bad, he was right. So I blended up 306 grams of leek tops with a cup of nonfat plain organic yogurt. Stirred it into no-salt organic veggie broth, am about to add chunks of eggwhites for protein (the great thing about eggwhites is that they absorb whatever flavor you put them into, so they're a very neutral protein source, not to mention high quality with no saturated fat) and add lemon and garlic. I tasted the soup and it tastes great. There's only one problem. Since it's nothing but fresh onions, I'm afraid it may make MR cry. He's not the kind of man who is afraid to cry, but there hasn't been a reason for him to cry in so long since we've been so happy together. I'm a little worried that he'll weep all through dinner as he consumes a giant volume of fresh leek soup. I asked him before making the soup if he'd prefer that I steam or simmer the leeks in broth before blending them, but he said no. He may pay for this decision with tears. At least it will taste good!
Posted by april at May 7, 2006 6:48 PM
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Although leeks are from the onion family, they are not nearly as strong, so they won't make people cry, especially not when they're cooked. I wear contacts and the only benefit of them is I don't cry while chopping onions.
Posted by: istanbulwitch at May 7, 2006 6:07 PM
All:
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.
The leek soup was absolutely lovely, and got better and better as I worked my way thru' the very large serving -- probably it'd be really, really good if simmered for longer under very very low heat.
I am mystified as to the origin of the apparently widespread belief that the greens of the leek are inedible. Try a little slice of them raw: the flavor is delicate and tasty, and they aren't particularly tough (the contrary belief being also widespread and the apparent basis for their consignment to the compost heap).
April's cooking is heavenly; I am blessed in so many ways to have her as my consort.
Love is the law, love under will.
Posted by: MR at May 8, 2006 5:41 AM