Golden Potato-Leek Soup With Cheddar Toasts Recipe

Name: Golden Potato-Leek Soup With Cheddar Toasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Soup:; 1 tablespoon butter; 3 cups thinly sliced leek (about 3 medium); 6 cups cubed peeled Yukon gold potato (about 2 1/4 pounds); 2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 (14-ounce) cans organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic); 2 thyme sprigs; Cheddar Toasts:; 8 (1/4-inch-thick) slices diagonally cut sourdough French bread baguette; Cooking spray; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; Remaining Ingredients:; 1/3 cup whipping cream; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Thyme sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

Soup:
1 tablespoon butter
3 cups thinly sliced leek (about 3 medium)
6 cups cubed peeled Yukon gold potato (about 2 1/4 pounds)
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 (14-ounce) cans organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic)
2 thyme sprigs
Cheddar Toasts:
8 (1/4-inch-thick) slices diagonally cut sourdough French bread baguette
Cooking spray
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
Remaining Ingredients:
1/3 cup whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Thyme sprigs (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
To prepare soup, melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add leek; cook 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally (do not brown).
3
Add potatoes, water, salt, broth, and 2 thyme sprigs. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.
4
To prepare cheddar toasts, place baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 375u00b0 for 7 minutes or until toasted. Turn slices over; coat with cooking spray, and sprinkle 1 tablespoon cheese over each slice. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Sprinkle evenly with red pepper.
5
Remove pan from heat; discard thyme sprigs. Partially mash potatoes with a potato masher; stir in cream. Sprinkle with black pepper. Serve with cheddar toasts. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Soup:, 1 tablespoon butter, 3 cups thinly sliced leek (about 3 medium), 6 cups cubed peeled Yukon gold potato (about 2 1/4 pounds), and more.

Yes, Golden Potato-Leek Soup With Cheddar Toasts 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.

Golden Potato-Leek Soup With Cheddar Toasts

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