Appetizer for 6
Corn and Leek Bisque
Sweet corn and tender leeks simmer with garlic, stock, and cream before blending into a smooth bisque.
Typical price
$4.86for 4 servings
$1.21 per serving$4.86 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $1.31Typical price |
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 6 oz | $0.54Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 25 oz | $1.74Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.62Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.29 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 2 cups leeks
- 6 ears corn
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream plus more for serving (optional)
- micro-greens (optional)
- thinly sliced green onions (optional)
Steps
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook the leeks for 5 minutes, then stir in the garlic, corn, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Add the chicken stock and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf and blend the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream and heat for 5 minutes without boiling.
- Top the bisque with micro-greens or green onions if desired.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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