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Real Potato Leek Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Ashley PHOTO BY: ALIGHTCOMINGON

"This soup can be made even better with the addition of crumbled bacon."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 37 stars. This recipe average a 3.9 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 18 small red new potatoes
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 3 leeks, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups milk
  • salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place potatoes into a large saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender. Meanwhile, saute leeks in butter until translucent.
  2. When potatoes are done, skin them while they are still hot and cut them into bite sized pieces. Place potatoes into a stock pot with chicken broth and leeks. season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until simmering, then remove from heat and stir in milk. Serve immediately.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2005 by Wonder Wanda
Awesome flavor and texture. This doesn't need fancy spices and a lot of complicated steps;... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2004 by Mandy
I added a cut up ham steak and one of the cans of broth I used was garlic-flavored. It added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2003 by HAZELS_MELODY
This soup is SO SO good! I loved it, my husband loved it, and even my one year old daughter... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2005 by Alana
This recipe was quite easy to make. I substituted Yukon Gold Potatoes for colour and a dash... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2004 by REDWOOD99
For veggies & vegans, you can do this quite well using veggie broth for the chicken & subbing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2003 by MELANIE95
Very tasty. Unfortunately my kids didn't appreciate it as much. My husband loved it and so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2003 by MEL_JADE
Very bland and stringy soup. Wasn't my cup of tea...sorry. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2004 by SLOANJOHN
I made it as directed, and it was a bit bland. Then I tried the suggestion that it "can be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2003 by MAGGIEMAE1984
Very easy to make. Mild tasting! My husband and I absolutely loved it!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2003 by Kathey
This was the first time I tried leeks, it was awesome!The leeks also had a buttery taste to... MORE

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