Potato Leek Soup

Prep 10 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 9
Servings 4

The cool weather is just around the corner and we like to welcome it with a piping hot bowl of potato leek soup. Made in just under 40 minutes, this creamy and hearty soup is a favorite among kids and is the perfect meal solution for a weekday dinner. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

large leeks, cleaned and white part chopped

1 1/2

tablespoons butter

cup water

cups chicken broth

large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced

1/4

cup fresh parsley

1/3

cup ready made fried onions

Salt to taste

Fresh cracked pepper to taste

Directions

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1

In a large saucepan, over low heat, melt butter and cook leeks for 10 minutes. Cover pan and stir often. Do not brown leeks.
2

Add water, broth and potatoes. Cook for 20 minutes covered until potatoes are tender. Place soup mixture in blender and blend until smooth. Run through a strainer and place strained soup back into the saucepan.
3

Heat soup over medium heat, add salt to taste.
4

To serve, garnish with fresh parsley, fried onions and fresh cracked pepper.

Expert Tips

Blend half soup mixture and omit straining the soup for a delicious chunky potato leek soup.

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The cool weather is just around the corner and we like to welcome it with a piping hot bowl of potato leek soup. Made in just under 40 minutes, this creamy and hearty soup is a favorite among kids and is the perfect meal solution for a weekday dinner.