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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
This was the first time I've use leeks and was plesantly surprised how tasty they are. Next... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2004 by GENIEMCD
Excellent easy soup. Like some of the other reviews, I added salt,fresh ground pepper, and... MORE

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