WINTER LEEK AND POTATO SOUP

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A great-tasting, hearty and satisfying soup that's perfect for a lunch or to start an otherwise light dinner.

Provided by Sassa

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Potato Leek Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter, or more if needed
2 leeks, cleaned and chopped
½ cup chopped onion
6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half
4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Cook and stir leeks and onion until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir potatoes and chicken broth into onion mixture; simmer until potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Pour half-and-half into potato soup and continue to simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes more.
  • Stir Cheddar cheese, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper into soup until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 982.5 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

Mallory Oconner
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This soup is a must-try for any leek and potato lover. It's a delicious and easy-to-make soup that's perfect for a cold winter day.


Megan Willemse
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Abduraxman Abduraxman
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I love the addition of the bacon in this soup. It gives it a nice smoky flavor.


Epyc Simy
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor.


Thembeni Mokoena
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I'm always looking for new soup recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. It's a great way to use up leftover potatoes and leeks.


Molly Kennon
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This soup is so flavorful, even without any added salt. I love that it's a healthy and delicious way to enjoy a comforting bowl of soup.


ParNo D'Rapboiler
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I love that this soup is made with all healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Awara Pan
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This soup is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook. I was able to make it in under an hour.


Ap Sherpa
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Tesfaye Bezabih
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This is the perfect soup for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out.


Jennipher Muhindo
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I really enjoyed this soup. The leeks were cooked perfectly and they didn't have any of that strong oniony flavor that I usually don't like.


jawed qadri
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I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


NKOSANA HLABANGANA
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This leek and potato soup was a hit with my family! It was creamy, flavorful, and packed with vegetables. I especially loved the addition of the leeks, which gave the soup a nice depth of flavor.