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Creamy Potato and Leek Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Michele Hodge PHOTO BY: Dorothy F

"A quick and easy soup that tastes great. I like to take a potato masher and roughly mash some of the potatoes. This helps to thicken the soup. I also like to use seasoned chicken broth. You can use heavy cream or half-and-half, depending on how rich you want the soup to be."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 71 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 2 leeks, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons margarine
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium pot over medium heat, combine the potatoes and broth and allow to simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  2. In a separate skillet over medium heat, saute the leeks in the butter or margarine for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Add the leeks and the cream to the potatoes and stir well. (Note: This is the point I like to take a potato masher and slightly thicken the soup.)
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by TONI AND CHUCK
I sauteed the leeks in bacon grease for the added flavor... and the second time I made this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by TANYA M
Great soup! Even my picky grandmother enjoyed this one. Very easy...I will definately make it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by BFLOGIRL
I used half and half and the soup was still rich and very tasty. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2007 by Iman
Such an amazing soup. I used 4 potatoes, and 1 big white onion. put them in the boiling water... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2005 by Christina
Excellent and very easy to make!! I did add celery and onion to the mix and thought it added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2005 by PCAVINE
This was my first time to make potato and leek soup and this recipe was SUPER easy. I did use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2004 by LINDA MCLEAN
Good recipe, however, I made a few changes. After slicing I put three chopped leeks and an... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2006 by L.Coombs
This soup is delicious and filling, a meal by itself. I used whole milk instead of cream and a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2006 by ROOKIE COOKIE