French leek recipes

These delicious melt-in-your-mouth soft braised leeks are easy to prepare and make the perfect vegan side dish to accompany your roast lunch or on top of a jacket potato or even on toast!

From simple soups to savory galettes and a satiny confit, this mild, humble cousin to the onion is often behind the scenes, working its magic.

This is the touted Magical Leek Soup of French author Mireille Guiliano. Mireille was spokesperson for Veuve Clicquot for twenty years. I haven't found the dedication to adhere to the French tradition of fasting quarterly but have managed to accomplish it twice a year. My fast begins on a Saturday...

Braised leeks drizzled with a rich French butter sauce—aka beurre blanc—make an elegant side dish for your holiday table.

A super easy recipe for leek confit which will liven up past, soup of a toasted sandwich any time.

French women drink this diet soup when they want to slim down for an event - leeks are a natural diuretic.

Potato Leek Au Gratin from The Modern Proper

This simple but decadent dish of sliced leeks, sautéed in butter until soft and sweet, finished with cream and parmesan, goes perfectly with everything—under fish, seared chicken breasts, even sliced steak.

This Vegan and Whole30 Fennel gratin is packed with caramelized leeks, fennel and onion all coated in a creamy sauce (Dairy Free, Paleo)

In season 2 of Emily in Paris there is a brief mention of Magic Leek Soup. Apparently, it's a simple weight loss trick French women have been using for generations. I kicked up the flavor profile but kept the calories to a minium. Enjoy!