GERMAN LEEK AND POTATO SOUP

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Leeks and potatoes are simmered with a ham bone, then pureed before cream is added to this subtle soup.

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Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Potato Leek Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped onion
½ cup butter
1 cup chopped leeks
8 potatoes, peeled and sliced
6 cups water
½ teaspoon fresh thyme
1 ham bone
1 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, cook onions in butter until translucent. Stir in leeks, potatoes, water, thyme and the ham bone. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove ham bone and puree soup with a blender or food processor. Return to pot, stir in cream, salt and pepper, heat through and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 71.3 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 104.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Nikaela Richway
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes and leeks. It's also a very affordable and easy-to-make meal.


Anderson Kingi
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I'm not a big fan of leek soup, but this recipe was actually pretty good. I would definitely make it again.


Nomsa Moshoeshoe
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Tara Paudel
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Delicious!


Izzat Khan
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Meh.


Dad Mom
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This soup is a little too heavy for my taste. I think it would be better with less cream or milk.


Junaid Ra
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


Unicorn Livi
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This soup is amazing! So creamy and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Shailendra Sah
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning, or maybe some fresh herbs. The texture was also a bit too thick for me, so I added some more broth to thin it out.


Musa Mona
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I made this soup for my family last night and they all loved it! The soup was easy to make and the ingredients were affordable and easy to find. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make soup.


Andy Martinez
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This leek and potato soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The leeks and potatoes are cooked until tender and then blended with vegetable broth and milk to create a creamy and comforting soup. I added a few slices