Potato Leek Soup III recipe

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Ingredients

1 cup butter
2 leeks, sliced
salt and pepper to taste
1 quart chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups heavy cream

Nutrition Info

488.2 calories
carbohydrate: 18.7 g
cholesterol: 145 mg
fat: 45.4 g
fiber: 1.5 g
protein: 3.7 g
saturatedFat: 28.3 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 673 mg
sugar: 0.8 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Cook leeks in butter with salt and pepper until tender, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes.

  2. Stir cornstarch into broth and pour broth into pot. Add the potatoes and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in the cream, reduce heat and simmer at least 30 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Recipe Yield

8 servings

Recipe Note

A creamy soup with a strong leek flavor. Goes wonderfully with sourdough bread. Tastes even better heated up the next day.

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