LEEK AND POTATO SOUP

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Provided by Ellen Ecker Ogden

Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Potato     Vegetable     Appetizer     Mother's Day     Dinner     Leek     Spinach     Spring     Party     Boil     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
4 medium leeks, white and pale-green parts only, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic
4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
6 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 bay leaf
1 packed cup coarsely chopped fresh spinach leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste
12 borage blossoms

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot, heat the butter over medium low heat. Add the leeks and garlic and cook, stirring, until the leeks are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • 2. Add the potatoes and cook another 5 minutes. Add the broth, nutmeg, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Remove the bay leaf.
  • 3. With an immersion blender, purée the soup until smooth and creamy. Add the spinach leaves and pulse to blend.
  • 4. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with several borage blossoms. Serve hot.

Zeenat Salie
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's creamy, flavorful, and filling. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread.


Darren Ramsden
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that it's a healthy and affordable meal.


MrBrown Network
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I've been making this soup for years and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a simple soup to make, but it's packed with flavor.


Daniel Obrien
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This soup is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the flavor of the leeks and potatoes. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


William Heinzman
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It's a hearty and comforting soup that's perfect for a cold winter day.


Tara Karki
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of leeks and potatoes. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Moises parejas
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I'm not a fan of leeks, but I decided to try this soup anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the leeks add a nice subtle flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Nisha
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This soup is delicious! The leeks and potatoes are perfectly cooked, and the broth is flavorful and creamy. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's easy to make on a busy weeknight.


Wael Salah
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I've never been a fan of leek and potato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the leeks add a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Amras Halder
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that it's a healthy and affordable meal.


Simon Kangethe
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I'm a big fan of leek and potato soup, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The soup is creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. I highly recommend it!


Gerald Inglesby
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Jc Wrighty
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I made this soup last night and it was a huge disappointment. The soup was bland and watery. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Pitso Ramafikeng
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of leeks and potatoes. It's also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


FD Good
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


N A O Q CHANNEL
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This leek and potato soup is comfort food at its best! It's creamy, flavorful, and packed with vegetables. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's easy to make on a busy weeknight.


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