I was served this soup at a Christmas party that I attended in Columbia. It was so delicious that I asked for the recipe. I cooked the soup tonight and the only problem is that I can't stop eating it! The recipe is so simple and takes such a short time to make. Who would guess that it's made with Laughing Cow Cheese. Here goes.
Leek and Laughing Cow Soup
1 lb ground beef
2 leeks, white part only, cut into rings (washed well)
8 ounces sliced mushrooms (optional)
4 (21g) packages of Laughing Cow Garlic Cheese with Herbs*See note below
1 (171g) package Laughing Cow Original Swiss*
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
Nutmeg
Brown the beef over medium heat in a heavy Dutch oven. Add the washed and drained leek rings, and mushrooms. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until leeks and mushrooms are done. Add the packages of cheese and mix in until incorporated. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add heavy cream, and bring back to simmer and cook until heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle each bowl or cup of soup with grated nutmeg.
*There are 8 (171g total) packages of individually wrapped cheese in each package of Laughing Cow cheese. You will use one entire package of the Laughing Cow Swiss Original (8 packages) and half (4 (packages) of the package of Laughing Cow Garlic Herb. You can use more if you really like the flavor of garlic. For me, 4 packages of garlic herb was enough.
Enjoy.
