LEEK AND POTATO CHOWDER
This recipe is my tribute to James Crockett, the host of 'Crockett's Victory Garden' on PBS in the 1970's. Jim would raise leeks the size of baseball bats and brag about leek and potato soup. His skill in teaching gardening inspired me to pursue a career in horticulture. This version of your soup is my tribute to you.
Provided by KSgoatfarmer
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes
Time 3h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Clean leeks by cutting off the roots and the tips of the leaves. Make a vertical cut from the root end to the tops, being careful to not cut through completely. The leeks will now open like the pages of a book, and any mud can be cleaned out between the leaves under the faucet. Slice the cleaned leeks into quarter-inch strips.
- Melt half the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute leeks in hot butter until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer to a slow cooker.
- Melt remaining butter in the same skillet over low heat. Gradually whisk flour into the melted butter until the mixture forms a clump of dough. Slowly stream chicken broth into the skillet, continually whisking until the broth is entirely incorporated; pour over the mixture in the slow cooker. Add bacon and potatoes to the slow cooker. Season mixture with salt and pepper; stir.
- Cook on Low until the potatoes are soft, stirring water into the mixture if it gets too thick, at least 2 hours. Stir half-and-half into the mixture and continue cooking for 1 hour more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 52.3 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 864.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
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[email protected]This chowder is easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the creamy texture and the flavor of the leeks and potatoes. I also added a bit of chopped bacon for extra flavor. This chowder is perfect for a cold winter day.
Mickie James
[email protected]This chowder is so good! I love the combination of leeks and potatoes. I also added a bit of chopped ham for extra flavor. This chowder is perfect for a cold winter day.
Raijesh Magar
[email protected]This chowder is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the flavor of the leeks and potatoes. I also added a bit of chopped bacon for extra flavor. This chowder is perfect for a cold winter day.
Shomi Shahriar
[email protected]I've made this chowder several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find. I like to use a variety of potatoes, such as russet, Yukon Gold, and red potatoes. I also add a handful of chopped carrots and cele
that one guy•68 years ago
[email protected]This chowder is easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the creamy texture and the flavor of the leeks and potatoes. I also added a bit of chopped ham for extra flavor. This chowder is perfect for a cold winter day.
Fakhar Ranjha
[email protected]I made this chowder for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The chowder was creamy and flavorful, and the leeks and potatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Pin Baby
[email protected]This chowder is so comforting and flavorful. I love the combination of leeks and potatoes. I also added a bit of chopped bacon for extra flavor. This chowder is perfect for a cold winter day.
Taimoor Zulfiqar
[email protected]This chowder is delicious and easy to make. I made it for my family and they all loved it. The only thing I would change is to add more leeks. I only used one leek and I think it would have been better with two.
Boom Fen
[email protected]This was my first time making leek and potato chowder and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious. The chowder was creamy and flavorful, and the leeks and potatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making thi
keyvan sharifi
[email protected]I've made this chowder several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find. I like to use a variety of potatoes, such as russet, Yukon Gold, and red potatoes. I also add a handful of chopped carrots and celery
Babita Ghale
[email protected]This leek and potato chowder is incredibly creamy, comforting, and bursting with flavor. The leeks and potatoes cook until tender and the broth is rich and flavorful. I added a bit of extra garlic and thyme for even more flavor. Definitely a keeper!