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Potato Leek Soup Recipe
by Judy Fisher

Potato Leek Soup

Delicious, thick soup--perfect comfort food!

Rating: 4.8/5
Avg. 4.8/5 2 votes
Prep time: United States American
Cook time: Servings: 6 bowls

Goes Well With: Crusty bread

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 large chopped onion
  • 2-3 chopped leeks
  • 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 4 cups water, vegetable or chicken stock
  • 3 medium peeled, chopped potatoes (or could use 6-8 small white unpeeled, chopped potatoes)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup milk (can use low fat, fat free or even lactose-free)

Directions

  1. Over medium heat, melt butter in soup pot.
  2. Add onions and leeks.
  3. Saute gently until soft.
  4. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Gradually stir in stock.
  6. Add potatoes.
  7. Bring to boil.
  8. Simmer gently 30-40 minutes.
  9. Stir in milk.
  10. Puree soup in blender.
  11. Add salt and pepper to taste.