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
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.
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Hirusha Salinda
s100@hotmail.comI like to add a dollop of sour cream to this soup for a little tang.
mdrasel mdrasel
m@gmail.comMy kids love to help me make this soup.
Turinawe Blair
t_b12@hotmail.frThis soup is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables.
Mohammad Gan
gan-mohammad@gmail.comI like to add a sprinkle of paprika to this soup for a little kick.
Tanzil Abedin
abedintanzil@yahoo.comThis soup is a great comfort food for a cold winter day.
Lisa Reyes
r_l84@aol.comI added a teaspoon of garlic powder to this soup for extra flavor.
Quisha Wallace
wquisha@yahoo.comI used half the amount of cheese sauce and it was still plenty flavorful.
Saniru Nandila
nandila_s65@yahoo.comI prefer to use low-fat milk in this soup.
Bekele Kebede
b.kebede57@gmail.comI added a chopped carrot and a chopped celery stick to this soup for extra nutrition.
Shukran Simon
shukransimon@yahoo.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes and leeks.
Sima Magar
magar29@gmail.comI like to serve this soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
C_S GAMER
gamer_c_s@yahoo.comTo make this soup in the slow cooker, combine all ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
My Devices
my.d@hotmail.comThe cheese sauce is what really makes this soup special.
Chef Zyonn
c_z@hotmail.comI added diced ham to this soup for extra flavor.
Devita Williams
williamsdevita@hotmail.comThis soup is so hearty and delicious. I love that it's made with healthy, wholesome ingredients.
Ibi Sonko
ibi@hotmail.co.ukI doubled the amount of leeks in this recipe and it was delicious.
Djordje Drndarevic
drndarevicd@hotmail.frI like to use sharp cheddar cheese in this recipe.
Zakariya Abdullahi
z-abdullahi23@gmail.comWhen I make this soup, I also like to add a cup of frozen corn near the end.
francisco soberanis
s@gmail.comI'm not sure what went wrong but my potato and cheese soup had a gritty texture.
Shadava Elzy
elzy_shadava11@yahoo.comPotato and leeks are a fantastic flavor combination in this soup and the addition of the cheese sauce really brings it all together.