CLINTON KELLY'S IRISH POTATO AND LEEK SOUP

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From The Chew.com. Recipe posted for safe keeping. Clinton says "For St. Patrick's Day, make this traditional Irish soup - it's so good you'll want to French kiss the Blarney Stone! "

Provided by Kerena

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 4 bowls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

extra virgin olive oil
2 leeks (washed and sliced)
1 onion (diced)
2 stalks celery (chopped)
1 garlic clove (minced)
2 cups milk
4 cups chicken stock
1 bay leaf
4 yukon gold potatoes (peeled and cubed)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons parsley, fresh (chopped)
1/2 cup half-and-half
4 slices country bread (toasted golden brown)
4 slices cheddar cheese (Irish)
1 cup bacon (fried crisp and chopped into small pieces)

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, leeks, celery, and garlic, and cook until all have softened and become fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the stock, milk, bay leaf, and potatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. Stir in the parsley and half and half. Allow to cool slightly. In batches, puree in a blender.
  • To make croutons, preheat broiler and place cheese slices on toasted bread. Broil until cheese is melted and browned in spots, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Serve soup with Irish Cheddar Croutons and sprinkled with bacon.

Musfira noor
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I wouldn't recommend this recipe. It was a lot of work, and the soup didn't taste very good.


Destiny Agbazilo
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I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't as flavorful as I expected.


Niyes Chy
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup didn't turn out as creamy as I hoped.


sergio pelle
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


Tebello Buthelezi
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in our house.


Akbar Akbar
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


iblankedurmommy
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I made this soup for my family, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it!


Kallu Yadav
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This soup is so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Cornielia Dawson
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I love that this soup is so easy to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Ch Abbas
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes and leeks.


Sylvia Bustamante
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but this soup changed my mind. It's so delicious!


Shepherd Kanhema
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This soup is amazing! I made it for a party, and everyone loved it.


Tay Walker
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I wasn't sure about this soup at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's now one of my favorites!


Md sajid sajid
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times, and it's always a hit.


Zunaed Islam
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and comforting. I like to add a little extra cheese to mine.


Jared Bennett
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This Irish Potato and Leek Soup is a fantastic dish! It's creamy, flavorful, and easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.