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POTATO AND LEEK SOUP 1

POTATO AND LEEK SOUP

Potato Leek Soup Ingredients
  • 2 lbs. Russet potatoes
  • 1 lb. leeks, washed and chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 5 cups chicken stock or broth
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
  • salt and pepper
  • 6 tablespoons cream or half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or chives
Potato Leek Soup Instructions
Melt the butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Add the potatoes, leeks, onion, celery, carrot; cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the chicken stock or broth, 1/2 cup milk, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until the vegetables are tender and potatoes are soft.

Mash the potatoes and vegetables in the pot or transfer to a blender or food processor in batches and process until smooth. Be sure the soup has cooled for 15 minutes before processing in a food processor.

When ready to serve, reheat the soup, serve in bowls and swirl 1 tablespoon half-and-half into each serving. Sprinkle with chives or shredded cheddar cheese.

Serves 6.

POTATO AND LEEK SOUP RECIPE 2

POTATO AND LEEK SOUP RECIPE 2

Potato Leek Soup Recipe Ingredients
  • 6 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 medium leeks, sliced and rinsed well
  • 1 tabs oil and 1 tabs butter
  • good amount of strong chicken stock
  • coriander powder 1 tsp
  • fresh ground pepper
  • milk or cream 1/2 cup
  • 1 large bayleaf
  • Chopped chives
Potato Leek Soup Recipe Instructions
Gently fry the potatoes, leek. coriander powder, pepper, bayleaf in the oil and butter mixture. DO NOT BURN THE SPICES! Add chicken stock and cook gently until all ingredients are soft.. as a general rule the more chicken stock you add the more liquid the soup will become. Add the cream/milk and then cook no longer! Blend soup and serve in a bowl with a topping of chives with crusty bread.

POTATO LEEK SOUP IN A BREAD BOWL SOUP

POTATO LEEK SOUP IN A BREAD BOWL SOUP RECIPE

Potato Leek Soup Recipe Ingredients :
  • 3 potatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 2-3 leeks, white part only
  • 2 cans chicken broth
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 - 1 1/2 c. milk
Slice leeks lengthwise and clean. Bring potatoes, leeks, and broth to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Puree mixture in food process or until smooth. Return to pan, add milk and heat.
BREAD BOWLS:
  • 4 sm. sour dough rounds
  • 2 cloves garlic, halved
  • 1/4 - 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, grated

Potato Leek Soup Recipe Instructions
Remove the top third of each loaf and scoop out center, leaving 1/2" all around. Rub inside of round with cut side of garlic and sprinkle with 1 to 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Place rounds on baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until browned. Divide soup between the four bowls.

POTATO LEEK SOUP

POTATO LEEK SOUP
A nice potato leek soup recipe to try !
INGREDIENTS
  • 3 leeks
  • 4 potatoes, quartered
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup light cream
  • 1 qt. water or chicken stock
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh chopped chervil
  • 2 tbsp. each chopped celery and shallots
  • 1/8 teaspoon celery seed
  • parsley, to garnish
Potato Leek Soup INSTRUCTIONS
Firsf of all peel and quarter the potatoes.
Prepare the leeks by removing the green portions, reserving for another use if desired. Cut down the center lengthwise and wash thoroughly. Chop the white portions finely and sauté lightly with the chopped shallots in half the butter for 5-7 minutes.

And then add 1 quart of water or chicken stock, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, celery, the quartered potatoes, and simmer 20-25 minutes.

Next is to remove potatoes and leeks to a small bowl, reserving using a potato masher, mash to a puree in return the puree to the cooking water. Stir in the milk, cream, and remaining butter, reheating one minute if needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and croutons. The potato leek soup recipe is ready to serve...nice !
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CREAM OF POTATO - LEEK SOUP











CREAM OF POTATO - LEEK SOUP

POTATO LEEK SOUP RECIPE INGREDIENTS
  • 1 qt. chicken stock
  • 8 lg. potatoes, peeled & cubed
  • 4 med. leeks, halved & washed thoroughly
  • Some green tops, cut off & chopped
  • 2 med. carrots, diced
  • butter
  • Flour
  • 1 qt. half & half
  • 1 qt. whole milk
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp. dried parsley flakes or chopped fresh parsley
POTATO LEEK SOUP RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare chicken stock or use canned chicken stock. Set aside. In soup kettle, saute potatoes and leeks in butter until leeks are just tender. Add a few tablespoons of flour to help thicken and then add chicken stock and carrots. Simmer until vegetables are tender. Add half and half, milk, salt, pepper and parsley flakes about 20 minutes before serving, being careful to only heat through on low. Do not boil, as milk can scorch. Makes about 4 quarts....enjoy the potato leek soup !
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LEEK POTATO SOUP RECIPE















LEEK POTATO SOUP RECIPE

Potato Leek Soup Recipe INGREDIENTS
  • 1/4 lb. sliced bacon, cut in 1/4 inch cubes
  • 3 leeks (white part only), 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 c. chopped celery with leaves
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 2 c. chicken broth or bouillon cubes
  • 2 lg. Russet potatoes, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1/4 c. parsley
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • 2 c. milk
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
Potato Leek Soup Recipe INSTRUCTIONS
In a five quart pan, over medium heat, brown bacon lightly. Remove bacon and set aside. Place leeks, celery, and onion in Dutch oven. Saute for ten minutes or until golden brown. Add broth or bouillon and bacon. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add potatoes and parsley; simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Beat flour into milk until smooth. Stir into soup mixtures. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stirring over medium heat, bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Top each serving with a pat of butter...and the potato leek soup recipe is ready to serve hot...nice ! Enjoy the soup !

CREAM OF LEEK AND POTATO SOUP RECIPE









CREAM OF LEEK AND POTATO SOUP RECIPE

A nice potato leek soup recipe to try !
Potato Leek Soup INGREDIENTS
  • 3 tbsp. butter
  • 6 leeks or 12 green onions, washed & coarsely cut
  • 6 potatoes, peeled & diced
  • 2 onions
  • 1 qt. water
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 c. light cream or milk
Potato Leek Soup INSTRUCTIONS
Melt butter in saucepan. Add leeks and coat until lightly browned. Add potatoes, onions, water, salt and cream. Bring to a boil. Simmer 45 minutes. Press soup through a sieve, or whirl in a blender to make a smooth puree. Heat, serve in cups with a pat of butter floating in each. The potato leek soup recipe is ready to serve...nice ! Enjoy the soup !