Irish Oatmeal and Leek Soup

• WB1 tbsp whipped butter
• LW1 1/2 cup leeks, white and pale green parts only · thinly sliced
• IS1/2 cup Irish steel cut oats
• FR4 cup fat-free reduced sodium chicken broth
• FM1 1/2 cup fat-free milk
• FCFresh cracked pepper
• FC2 tbsp fresh chives · for garnish

Préparation

1. 1

   Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat and add the sliced leeks.

2. 2

   Sauté the leeks, stirring occasionally, until they reach a soft consistency, which takes about 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Pour in the broth and milk, then increase the heat to high to bring the liquid to a boil.

4. 4

   Stir in the steel-cut oats and season with fresh cracked black pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Return the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, then lower the heat to a gentle setting.

6. 6

   Cover the saucepan and simmer until the oats are tender, approximately 45 to 50 minutes.