CREAMY LEEK SOUP

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A pressure cooker makes quick work of prep time for this rich soup. Garnish with bacon bits or fresh-picked snippets of chives and thyme for fall flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 bacon strips, diced
3 medium leeks (white portion only), sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a pressure cooker, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. In the drippings, saute leeks and onion until tender. Add potatoes and broth. Close cover securely; place pressure regulator on vent pipe., Bring cooker to full pressure over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook for 5 minutes. (Pressure regulator should maintain a slow steady rocking motion; adjust heat if needed.), Remove from the heat. Immediately cool according to manufacturer's directions until pressure is completely reduced. Uncover; cool soup slightly. In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. return all to the pan. Add cream and parsley; heat through over medium-low heat (do not boil). Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with bacon.

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Titus Kiptoo
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit! It's so creamy and flavorful.


Carter Lowman
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This soup is so easy to make and it tastes delicious! I love the creamy texture and the subtle leek flavor.


Anish Kumar
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Courtney Jason
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This soup was delicious! I loved the creamy texture and the subtle leek flavor. It was the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Tina Bologna
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This soup is amazing! I love the creamy texture and the subtle leek flavor. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


JC RT
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Rach Pounder
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This soup is so easy to make and it tastes delicious! I love the creamy texture and the subtle leek flavor. It's the perfect soup for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Ar_junmoya Gharti_moger
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making it again.


Algenita Perry
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Wow! This soup is incredible. I love the creamy texture and the subtle leek flavor. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Jackson Henderson
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This soup is amazing! I'm not usually a fan of leeks, but this soup changed my mind. The flavors are incredible and the soup is so comforting.


Lisa Manuella
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly! It was so easy to make and incredibly delicious. Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Klyde Aaron Cuevo
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This soup was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the subtle leek flavor. I will definitely be making it again.


Amgd badr
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I was skeptical about making leek soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It was easy to follow and the soup turned out delicious! I loved the addition of the cream and cheese, which made it extra creamy and rich.


Irfangill Irfangill
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This creamy leek soup was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of leek flavor without being overpowering. The soup was velvety smooth and incredibly comforting.


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