Leek and Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Leek and Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20g butter; 2 leeks, halved lengthways, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 600g potatoes, peeled and chopped Safeway 2 pkg For $5.00 thru 02/09; 1 litre chicken stock; 100g sliced pancetta; 100g PHILADELPHIA Light Spreadable Cream Cheese; 1/2 cup milk; 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives; black pepper, to taste; crusty bread, to serve

Servings: persons

20g butter
2 leeks, halved lengthways, sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
600g potatoes, peeled and chopped Safeway 2 pkg For $5.00 thru 02/09
1 litre chicken stock
100g sliced pancetta
100g PHILADELPHIA Light Spreadable Cream Cheese
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
black pepper, to taste
crusty bread, to serve

1
Heat butter in a large heavy-based saucepan; add the leek and garlic and saute 8-10 minutes until softened.
2
Add the stock and potato then cook, covered, for 10 minutes or until potato is tender.
3
Place pancetta on a baking tray and bake at 180C for 8-10 minutes or until crispy.
4
Break into smaller pieces.
5
Blend or process the soup until smooth.
6
Whisk the Philly* until smooth, then gradually whisk in the milk.
7
Return soup to saucepan along with Philly* mixture.
8
Gently heat, stirring, until warmed through.
9
Stir in half the chives then serve soup with crusty bread.
10
Garnish with remaining chives and pancetta chips.

670

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Protein

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20g butter, 2 leeks, halved lengthways, sliced, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 600g potatoes, peeled and chopped Safeway 2 pkg For $5.00 thru 02/09, and more.

Yes, Leek and Potato 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.

Leek and Potato Soup

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