IRISH LEEK AND POTATO SOUP

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There are no hard and fast rules to this soup. It's just a traditional Irish recipe. You can mess around with the ingredients such as the amount of leeks and potatoes you'd like to imput. This is found in Nuala Cullen's book Irish Soups and Breads.

Provided by tehparrot

Categories     Stocks

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 lbs leeks
3 medium potatoes
3 sticks celery
2 large garlic cloves
4 tablespoons butter
5 1/2 cups chicken stock or 5 1/2 cups light vegetable stock
salt and pepper
3 scallions, very finely chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped chervil (optional) or 2 tablespoons parsley (optional)
potato crouton (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel and chop the potatoes into cubes. Finely chop the garlic, the cleaned leeks and the celery.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan, add the vegetables and gently cook about 10 minutes or so until the butter is absorbed, but don't allow to brown.
  • Add 3/4 of the stock and simmer until the potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes.
  • Puree the soup in two batches in a blender and add the balance of the stock.
  • To serve, mix the croutons, scallions and parsley together and mound a large spoonful on top of each bowl.

shipon sarker
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This soup is a must-try for leek and potato lovers. It's simple to make and absolutely delicious.


Shernena Sample
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I'm not a big fan of potato soup, but this recipe changed my mind! It's so creamy and flavorful.


Antoinette Nel
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This soup is so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


Ranidhu Reshan
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.


Isaiah Osorio
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Tracy Hayes
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I've never made leek and potato soup before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out delicious!


Mr. Locs
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This soup is so creamy and comforting. It's the perfect meal to curl up with on a cold night.


Owusu Beckham
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I'm not a huge fan of leeks, but I loved this soup! The leeks add a subtle sweetness that pairs perfectly with the potatoes.


Colton Day
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes and leeks. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


alamin__ xhmed__04
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.


Sohid Hossen
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This soup is hearty and flavorful, perfect for a cold winter day.


Jiali 845
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This soup is so delicious and easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


ajada robert
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I made this soup for a St. Patrick's Day party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the perfect balance of flavors.


Maroof Ali
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This soup is pure comfort food! It's hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make. I love that it's made with simple, everyday ingredients that I always have on hand.


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