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Monday, January 10, 2011

First Harvest Monday of 2011

After many weeks of no harvests.........I finally harvested some leeks from the garden! I had left several leeks in the garden until we had a craving for leek and potato soup. Well, "The Italian" came down with a slight cold the other day and I thought it was time to make some soup!

They weighed in at 8 oz. after they were completely trimmed.
The soup was absolutely delicious....and was gone before I could take a picture!!

Stop by Daphne's Dandelions our host of Harvest Monday to see more harvests from around the world!
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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Leeks look absolutely perfect! Great in size and color! And I am sure that the soup was exactly what you need on a cold winter day.

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  2. Sue GarrettJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Thanks for dropping in on my blog - I too make a lot of leek and potato soup or when I am feeling posh vichysoisse

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  3. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Nice! I've never grown leeks but want to someday. I hope "The Italian" is feeling better.

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  4. Dave @ HappyAcresJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Soup is always good for what ails you. Hope "The Italian" is feeling better. Those are some nice looking leeks!

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  5. ErinJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Those are beautiful! I haven't been out to check mine since returning from vacation, but I think mine won't be ready until Feb anyways, I'm looking forward to it!

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  6. ThomasJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Looks good Robin! Your leeks seem to have held up very well this winter.

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  7. kitsapFGJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Lovely leek harvest! I skipped growing leeks for two years in a row and have really been missing them. They are back on the growing list for 2011.

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  8. Barbie~January 10, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    All these leek soup posts makes me really want to try some. I'd never heard of it much less had any. I suppose this could be a 'northern' thing. LOL.

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  9. Shawn AnnJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Those look very nice. I am super jealous of you gardeners still harvesting in January! I am just daydreaming about this summers garden!

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  10. MaryJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Oh, leek and potato soup... one of my favorites! I actually have some leeks growing in the garden thsi season, but they aren't quite ripe yet.

    ~Mary

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  11. ToniJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Beautiful harvest!!!
    No harvest here... just frigid weather!

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  12. Daphne GouldJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    I love leek and potato soup. Well I love most soups, but that is high on the list. Your leeks look wonderful.

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  13. PatriciaJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    I, too, love leeks. Last year a let some go to seeds and then scattered the seeds this year and I was amazed at how many germinated. It is the gift that keeps on giving!! And they look so lovely swaying in the breeze as they mature.

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  14. RobinJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Thanks everyone....and "The Italian" was over his cold in two days....Maybe it was the soup!!

    I have to say that leek & potato soup has become my favorite soup...lately!

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  15. ~TastyTravels~January 10, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Beautiful leeks. Hmmm, I'm not sure I've ever had leeks before. What do they taste like? Like an onion?

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  16. macJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Nice size leeks, when did you planted the seeds?
    Love leek and potato soup, but I have to buy the leeks.

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  17. Dirt LoverJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Your leeks look great! I'm sure they made a great soup for your dear Hubby. I love a good hot, hearty soup in the winter months.
    ~~Lori

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  18. RobinJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Holly, Leeks have a milder onion taste...they are not bitter or strong

    mac, I started my seeds inside last year in the middle of February and harvested the first at the end of October. They have been in the garden for a long time. They really don't take up much room, are easy to grow and we really enjoy them. The only variety that I have grown is Carantan from Heirloom Seeds.

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