eCook Meal
Biltong & Leek Soup
with croutons, fresh parsley & cream
Indulge in the heart-warming flavours of this classic biltong soup, a family-friendly favourite that’s both convenient and easy to make. Tender leeks, garlic, and savoury beef biltong in a creamy broth are infused with nutmeg and fragrant herbs. Top it off with crispy baguette croutons and a generous sprinkle of grated Italian-style hard cheese.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
FRY
Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the sliced leeks and ¾ of the chopped biltong. Fry until the leeks are soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the grated Garlic. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly).
SOUP
Once the Garlic is fragrant, add 20g of butter and the flour to the pot. Fry, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Remove from the heat and gradually stir in the milk and the stock, making sure there are no lumps.
BLEND
Return the pot to medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, add the Nutmeg (to taste). Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Place in a blender and blend until smooth. Return to the pot, add the cream, and season. Cover to keep warm.
TOAST
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the baguette chunks and fry until golden and crispy, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally).
COSY DINNER
Bowl up the biltong soup. Sprinkle over the grated cheese, the remaining biltong, the baguette croutons, and the picked Parsley. Time to dine, Chef!
FRY
Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the sliced leeks and ¾ of the chopped biltong. Fry until the leeks are soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the grated Garlic. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly).
SOUP
Once the Garlic is fragrant, add 40g of butter and the flour to the pot. Fry, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Remove from the heat and gradually stir in the milk and the stock, making sure there are no lumps.
BLEND
Return the pot to medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, add the Nutmeg (to taste). Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Place in a blender and blend until smooth. Return to the pot, add the cream, and season. Cover to keep warm.
TOAST
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the baguette chunks and fry until golden and crispy, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally).
COSY DINNER
Bowl up the biltong soup. Sprinkle over the grated cheese, the remaining biltong, the baguette croutons, and the picked Parsley. Time to dine, Chef!
FRY
Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the sliced leeks and ¾ of the chopped biltong. Fry until the leeks are soft, 4-5 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the grated Garlic. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly).
SOUP
Once the Garlic is fragrant, add 60g of butter and the flour to the pot. Fry, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Remove from the heat and gradually stir in the milk and the stock, making sure there are no lumps.
BLEND
Return the pot to medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, add the Nutmeg (to taste). Simmer for 4-6 minutes until slightly thickened. Place in a blender and blend until smooth. Return to the pot, add the cream, and season. Cover to keep warm.
TOAST
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the baguette chunks and fry until golden and crispy, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally).
COSY DINNER
Bowl up the biltong soup. Sprinkle over the grated cheese, the remaining biltong, the baguette croutons, and the picked Parsley. Time to dine, Chef!
FRY
Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the sliced leeks and ¾ of the chopped biltong. Fry until the leeks are soft, 4-5 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the grated Garlic. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly).
SOUP
Once the Garlic is fragrant, add 80g of butter and the flour to the pot. Fry, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Remove from the heat and gradually stir in the milk and the stock, making sure there are no lumps.
BLEND
Return the pot to medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, add the Nutmeg (to taste). Simmer for 4-6 minutes until slightly thickened. Place in a blender and blend until smooth. Return to the pot, add the cream, and season. Cover to keep warm.
TOAST
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the baguette chunks and fry until golden and crispy, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally).
COSY DINNER
Bowl up the biltong soup. Sprinkle over the grated cheese, the remaining biltong, the baguette croutons, and the picked Parsley. Time to dine, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R275.20
for 4 servings · R68.80 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Garlic Cloves needs 2Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Fresh Parsley needs 15 gGarlic and Parsley Bruschetta 150 g 150 g at R56.99 · 10% of packR5.70
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Ground Nutmeg needs 10 mlNutmeg 50 g R66.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R66.99
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Free-range Beef Biltong needs 200 gFree Range Beef Biltong Powder 80 g 80 g at R34.99 · 2.5× packsR87.48
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Low Fat Fresh Milk needs 800 mlFresh Low Fat Milk 2 L 2 L at R38.99 · 40% of packR15.60
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Leeks needs 400 gPotato & Leek Soup Mix 600 g 600 g at R42.99 · 67% of packR28.66
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Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese needs 80 mlPlantLove™ Dairy Free Macadamia Nut Based Grated Hard Cheese 60 g R39.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R39.99
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Fresh Cream needs 400 mlFresh Full Cream Milk 2 L 2 L at R38.99 · 20% of packR7.80
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- NOMU Beef Stock
- Cake Flour
- Sourdough Baguettes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Biltong & Leek Soup?
The preparation time for Biltong & Leek Soup with croutons, fresh parsley & cream is between 30 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Biltong & Leek Soup with croutons, fresh parsley & cream?
The total time required to make Biltong & Leek Soup with croutons, fresh parsley & cream is between 35 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does Biltong & Leek Soup provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Biltong & Leek Soup?
Beef, Beef Biltong, Cake Flour, Cream, Garlic, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Leek, Milk, NOMU Beef Stock, Nutmeg, Parsley, Sourdough Baguette
What is the nutritional information of Biltong & Leek Soup?
Calories: 1074, Carbs: 88 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 55.3 grams, Sugar: 21.9 grams, Salt: 1894 grams
How do I prepare Biltong & Leek Soup?
TOAST: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the baguette chunks and fry until golden and crispy, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). FRY: Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the sliced leeks and ¾ of the chopped biltong. Fry until the leeks are soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the grated garlic. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). BLEND: Return the pot to medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, add the nutmeg (to taste). Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Place in a blender and blend until smooth. Return to the pot, add the cream, and season. Cover to keep warm. COSY DINNER: Bowl up the biltong soup. Sprinkle over the grated cheese, the remaining biltong, the baguette croutons, and the picked parsley. Time to dine, Chef! SOUP: Once the garlic is fragrant, add 40g of butter and the flour to the pot. Fry, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Remove from the heat and gradually stir in the milk and the stock, making sure there are no lumps.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Biltong & Leek Soup?
Beef, Beef Biltong, Cake Flour, Cream, Garlic, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Leek, Milk, NOMU Beef Stock, Nutmeg, Parsley, Sourdough Baguette
How many calories does Biltong & Leek Soup have?
1074 calories
How much fat content does Biltong & Leek Soup have?
grams