POTATO-LEEK SOUP

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This creamy potato-leek soup turns leftover mashed potatoes into a lunchtime favorite.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon butter
1 medium leek, white and light-green parts only
3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
3 sprigs thyme
2 cups mashed potatoes

Steps:

  • Rinse leeks well and pat dry. Halve lengthwise and chop. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium high. Add 1 cup chopped leeks and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 minutes.
  • Add broth, 1/2 cup water, and thyme and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and whisk in mashed potatoes. Simmer until warmed through; season with coarse salt and ground pepper.

Hirusha Salinda
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I like to add a dollop of sour cream to this soup for a little tang.


mdrasel mdrasel
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My kids love to help me make this soup.


Turinawe Blair
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables.


Mohammad Gan
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I like to add a sprinkle of paprika to this soup for a little kick.


Tanzil Abedin
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This soup is a great comfort food for a cold winter day.


Lisa Reyes
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I added a teaspoon of garlic powder to this soup for extra flavor.


Quisha Wallace
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I used half the amount of cheese sauce and it was still plenty flavorful.


Saniru Nandila
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I prefer to use low-fat milk in this soup.


Bekele Kebede
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I added a chopped carrot and a chopped celery stick to this soup for extra nutrition.


Shukran Simon
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes and leeks.


Sima Magar
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I like to serve this soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.


C_S GAMER
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To make this soup in the slow cooker, combine all ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours.


My Devices
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The cheese sauce is what really makes this soup special.


Chef Zyonn
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I added diced ham to this soup for extra flavor.


Devita Williams
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This soup is so hearty and delicious. I love that it's made with healthy, wholesome ingredients.


Ibi Sonko
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I doubled the amount of leeks in this recipe and it was delicious.


Djordje Drndarevic
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I like to use sharp cheddar cheese in this recipe.


Zakariya Abdullahi
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When I make this soup, I also like to add a cup of frozen corn near the end.


francisco soberanis
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I'm not sure what went wrong but my potato and cheese soup had a gritty texture.


Shadava Elzy
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Potato and leeks are a fantastic flavor combination in this soup and the addition of the cheese sauce really brings it all together.