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Irish Leek and Oatmeal Soup

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced leeks
  • 1/2 cup steel-cut or Irish oatmeal
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth I used chicken
  • 1 cup milk
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: Aged white cheddar cheese for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the oatmeal and lightly toast it for 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in the leeks, broth, milk, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low-medium and simmer gently. Cover and cook for about 40 minutes, or until the oatmeal is tender.
  • Serve hot, optionally garnished with aged white cheddar cheese. (Trust me, the cheese takes the flavors to the next level!)