CREAMY LEEK SOUP

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A pressure cooker makes quick work of prep time for this rich soup. Garnish with bacon bits or fresh-picked snippets of chives and thyme for fall flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 bacon strips, diced
3 medium leeks (white portion only), sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a pressure cooker, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. In the drippings, saute leeks and onion until tender. Add potatoes and broth. Close cover securely; place pressure regulator on vent pipe., Bring cooker to full pressure over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook for 5 minutes. (Pressure regulator should maintain a slow steady rocking motion; adjust heat if needed.), Remove from the heat. Immediately cool according to manufacturer's directions until pressure is completely reduced. Uncover; cool soup slightly. In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. return all to the pan. Add cream and parsley; heat through over medium-low heat (do not boil). Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with bacon.

Nutrition Facts :

Lady Michelle Johnson
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out lumpy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Ali Shah
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I added some garlic and black pepper to give it more flavor.


Diana Sena
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I really enjoyed this soup. The leeks were cooked perfectly and they were very mild in flavor. The soup was also very creamy and flavorful.


Swaviman Creation
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the leeks.


alina cojuhari
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few ingredients and it's so easy to make. I also love the fact that it's so healthy.


Eyman Cise
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover leeks. I always have a few leeks left over after I make a stir-fry or a quiche. This soup is a great way to use them up and it's also a delicious and healthy meal.


Jeff Moye
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the leeks.


Mackinsie Peterson
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Peggy L Roberts
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Bingus Boys
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This soup is amazing! I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious.


Susan Berry
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Bryson Brown
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This creamy leek soup is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The soup was creamy and flavorful, with a hint of sweetness from the leeks. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was a hi


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