WINTER LEEK AND POTATO SOUP

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A great-tasting, hearty and satisfying soup that's perfect for a lunch or to start an otherwise light dinner.

Provided by Sassa

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

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter, or more if needed
2 leeks, cleaned and chopped
½ cup chopped onion
6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half
4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Cook and stir leeks and onion until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir potatoes and chicken broth into onion mixture; simmer until potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Pour half-and-half into potato soup and continue to simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes more.
  • Stir Cheddar cheese, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper into soup until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 982.5 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

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


AL.TANJIN AHMED
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This is my new favorite soup recipe. It's so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


mdshawon mia
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I've never made leek and potato soup before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The soup turned out great!


Li Mo N
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of leeks and potatoes.


Nyalalani Salani
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Josh Mounsey
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it's also very healthy.


Hassnain ali
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I really enjoyed this soup. It's very creamy and flavorful.


Ewee Trtg
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover leeks and potatoes. It's also a very affordable meal.


Resu Bohara
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I always add a little extra cheese and bacon to mine.


Susan Sheriff
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This is the best leek and potato soup recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Wolf 856
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Ana Luisa Gomez
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This soup is a must-try for leek lovers. It's creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Nicholas Pulford
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best leek and potato soup I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Francina Zahra
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. It's definitely a keeper.


Diane Levinge
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. It's so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Imtiaz Taju
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of leeks and potatoes. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Zama Afridi
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I'm not usually a fan of leek soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sheikh Hassan
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This soup was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.


Shada Megdadi
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Delicious and easy to make. I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and it was still very flavorful. Will definitely make this again.


Rachael Warman
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This soup is a true winter warmer! The combination of leeks, potatoes, and cream is divine. I added a few extra cloves of garlic and a pinch of cayenne pepper for a bit of extra flavor.