POTATO & LEEK SOUP

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This has been a family favorite for years. I used to make a big pot and my friends would all come over for a bowl!

Provided by Shandobando

Categories     Potato

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
2 medium leeks or 2 medium onions, chopped
2 lbs potatoes, peeled and sliced
3 cups milk
5 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds or 1/2 teaspoon celery salt (don't worry if you have neither)
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup light cream
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons cold water
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
6 slices lean bacon, crisply fried and chopped or crumbled

Steps:

  • In a 6 to 8 quart stockpot melt the butter and gently cook the leeks or onions, being careful not to let the leek or onion brown.
  • Add the peeled and sliced potatoes, the milk, the stock,& the herbs.
  • Cover and simmer gently for about an hour or until potatoes are completely cooked through.
  • Stir together cornstarch and water.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Add to soup, stirring constantly to avoid lumping.
  • Cook for 5-10 minutes more, stirring occasionally, then puree the soup.
  • Add the cream and gently heat, but do not boil.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with garnishes.

Manojkr Kathmandu1
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes and leeks. It's also a very affordable meal. I make it all the time and my family loves it.


Tyler James
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This soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably won't make it again.


H tv
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I really enjoyed this soup. The potatoes and leeks cooked together perfectly and the soup was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


dad and daughter motocross
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it cook on low for 8 hours. It was so easy and the soup was delicious!


Sajid Maseeh
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This soup was too thick for my liking. I had to add more water to thin it out.


Greg and Minke James
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more salt and pepper. I also would have liked to see more leeks in the soup.


Amber Kelly
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This soup was delicious! I love the way the leeks and potatoes cook together. I also added a little bit of garlic and thyme to give it a more complex flavor.


Badu Oluwatosin
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Kashif Salim
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This soup was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I love the combination of potatoes and leeks. I also added a little bit of bacon to give it a smoky flavor.


Salauddin lovelu Salauddin lovelu
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The soup was rich and flavorful, and the leeks added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


BLACK Here
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This potato leek soup was a hit! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was creamy and smooth. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.