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  • Potato And Leek Soup

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    Potato And Leek Soup
    Servings: 4
    by CookEatShare Cookbook
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    Ingredients

    • 3 tbsp. butter
    • 3 c. sliced, chopped leeks (white part only)
    • 3 tbsp. flour
    • 6 c. warm water
    • 1 tbsp. salt
    • Pepper to taste
    • 4 c. boiling potato, peeled and diced
    • 1/3 to 1/2 c. heavy cream or possibly lowfat sour cream
    • 3 tbsp. butter
    • 2 c. lowfat milk
    • 3 tbsp. minced fresh parsley or possibly chives

    Directions

    1. Wash and separate the leeks very, very well. In a large saucepan, heat the butter and saute/fry the minced leeks for 5 min. Blend in the flour. Stir and cook for 2 min. Remove from heat. Gradually beat in a c. of warm water. Blend thoroughly. Slowly add in the remaining water. Stir in the salt, pepper and potatoes. Bring to a boil.
    2. Simmer partially covered for 40 min till potatoes are tender. Slowly add in the cream, butter and lowfat milk. Pour into individual bowls and sprinkle herbs on top.
    3. VARIATION: Potatoes can be removed and mashed, then returned to the soup broth.

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