Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsKlein / HarrisApple + Leek Velouté Recipe

Apple + Leek Velouté Recipe

Inspired by Klein / Harris
Time1h
Serves4

candied pork belly, sweet + sour onions, aged cheddar

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Ingredients

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Soup Base

Sweet and Sour Onions

Method

Prepare the Soup

  1. 1

    Sauté the Leeks and Apples

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add leeks and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Add the diced apples and cook for another 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Broth and Simmer

    Pour in vegetable broth, add salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes until apples are tender.

  3. 3

    Blend the Soup

    Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Stir in heavy cream and adjust seasoning if necessary. Keep warm.

Prepare the Candied Pork Belly

  1. 4

    Cook the Pork Belly

    In a skillet, combine pork belly, brown sugar, soy sauce, and black pepper. Cook over medium heat until the sugar melts and the pork is caramelized, about 15-20 minutes. Set aside.

Prepare the Sweet and Sour Onions

  1. 5

    Cook the Onions

    In a separate pan, combine sliced onions, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat until the onions are softened and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Serve the Dish

    Ladle the velouté into bowls, top with candied pork belly, sweet and sour onions, and a generous sprinkle of grated aged cheddar.

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