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 Leek
A stalk and shoot vegetable. A member and the most delicate tasting
of the onion family. A
cylindrical bulb, the outside and green part of leaves have to be removed
and the root trimmed off before cooking. 1 bunch serves 2 .Best known for the French Leek and potato soup, cold vichyssoise. It combines well with chives, potatoes, ham, butter, cream, mushrooms and hard-cooked eggs, and can be used as one would asparagus. 2 lbs. = 4 servings Nutrition: 1/2 lb raw = 55 calories
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