Leek Soup With Brie Toasts

• 6 medium leeks (white portion only), thinly sliced
• 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 tablespoons plus 6 teaspoons butter, softened, divided
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 7-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 12 slices French bread or bread of your choice (1/2 inch thick)
• 1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices

1. In a Dutch oven, saute the leeks, mushrooms, tarragon and pepper in 2 tablespoons butter for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
2. Place bread slices on an ungreased
3. . Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Spread one side of each slice with 1/2 teaspoon butter. Place Brie on buttered side of toasts.
4. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Ladle soup into six 8-oz. bowls; place two toasts in each bowl.

leeks, mushrooms, tarragon, white pepper, butter, garlic, flour, chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, bread, cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/leek-soup-with-brie-toasts/ (may not work)