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Do leeks and spring onions taste the same?
While still milder than a mature onion, spring onions have a peppery, sweet onion flavor. The intensity varies based on watering habits and the harvest period. Leeks are milder and sweet with a subtle onion flavor. The delicate flavor and aroma make leeks a favored substitute for onions in cooking.
Why is leek soup healthy?
Leeks are rich in flavonoids, especially one called kaempferol. Flavonoids are antioxidants and may have anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anticancer properties, as well as other health benefits.
What does magical leek soup do?
They refer to it as "magic leek soup" that people in France make by boiling leeks, discarding the solids and drinking the remaining water. It is credited with helping French people keep a svelte shape.
