Potato & Leek Soup Recipe

Name: Potato & Leek Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; Thickener; 4 tablespoons cornstarch; 4 tablespoons cold water; Garnishes; 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives; 6 slices lean bacon, crisply fried and chopped or crumbled

Servings: persons

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
Thickener
4 tablespoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons cold water
Garnishes
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
6 slices lean bacon, crisply fried and chopped or crumbled

1
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.
2
Add the peeled and sliced potatoes, the milk, the stock,& the herbs.
3
Cover and simmer gently for about an hour or until potatoes are completely cooked through.
4
Stir together cornstarch and water.
5
Mix thoroughly.
6
Add to soup, stirring constantly to avoid lumping.
7
Cook for 5-10 minutes more, stirring occasionally, then puree the soup.
8
Add the cream and gently heat, but do not boil.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Serve with garnishes.

1454

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

131

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, 2 medium leeks or 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and sliced, 3 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Potato & 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.

Potato & Leek Soup

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