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Are the dark tops of leeks edible?

Slinky_Malinky · 2010-01-10 14:10:43

Hi all, I have a huge leek which has a lot of quite tough dark leaves at the top. Normally I would cut them off and throw them away but I would like to use them up if possible. If I give them a good wash and cook them up in a chicken/veg soup which is to be blended smooth, would this be okay? I don`t want to take a chance…

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tandraig Posts: 2,260 Forumite

10 January 2010 at 8:29PM

jeez - its like with spring onions - I cringe when i see chefs using only the white bit! and discarding the green- of course the green is edible - it just tends to be a bit tougher. brill in soups and stews though. for quick cooking the white is great - but it tastes rather oniony. (I have used it when ive run out of onions). and when you are making leek soup - its essential to use the green too or it tastes and looks insipid.

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