Clinton Kelly'S Irish Potato And Leek Soup Recipe

Name: Clinton Kelly'S Irish Potato And Leek Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil; 2 leeks (washed and sliced); 1 onion (diced); 2 stalks celery (chopped); 1 garlic clove (minced); 2 cups milk; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 bay leaf; 4 yukon gold potatoes (peeled and cubed); salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons parsley, fresh (chopped); 1/2 cup half-and-half; 4 slices country bread (toasted golden brown); 4 slices cheddar cheese (Irish); 1 cup bacon (fried crisp and chopped into small pieces)

Servings: persons

extra virgin olive oil
2 leeks (washed and sliced)
1 onion (diced)
2 stalks celery (chopped)
1 garlic clove (minced)
2 cups milk
4 cups chicken stock
1 bay leaf
4 yukon gold potatoes (peeled and cubed)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons parsley, fresh (chopped)
1/2 cup half-and-half
4 slices country bread (toasted golden brown)
4 slices cheddar cheese (Irish)
1 cup bacon (fried crisp and chopped into small pieces)

1
In a large stock pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, leeks, celery, and garlic, and cook until all have softened and become fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the stock, milk, bay leaf, and potatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. Stir in the parsley and half and half. Allow to cool slightly. In batches, puree in a blender.
2
To make croutons, preheat broiler and place cheese slices on toasted bread. Broil until cheese is melted and browned in spots, about 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Serve soup with Irish Cheddar Croutons and sprinkled with bacon.

1051

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

112

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: extra virgin olive oil, 2 leeks (washed and sliced), 1 onion (diced), 2 stalks celery (chopped), and more.

Yes, Clinton Kelly'S Irish Potato And Leek Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Clinton Kelly'S Irish Potato And Leek Soup

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