German Leek and Potato Soup Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 16, 2003

Incredibly delicious.. I am in Germany where leeks are plentiful and cheap.. I tried this kind of soup at a german restaurant and wanted to duplicate the recipe and this one is very close.

—Mommacat

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 05, 2003

Too much butter not enough flavor. Mid-way through cooking, I had to add chicken broth and dill. It still wasn't very flavorful.

—LAFLOWERS

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Apr 26, 2008

This seemes a good, basic, potato soup, but bland. I made it once per the recipe. When I made it again, instead of a ham bone, I used ham chunks and added garlic and onion powder as well as a LOT more thyme in it. I also just used my hand mixer so it would still be chunky but creamy. I took it to a church social and it was a hit.

—Peaches

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Jan 17, 2005

Delicious! Used fat free half and half (instead of cream) and 1/4 cup butter to cut down on calories/fat.

—Leslie

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Dec 29, 2009

This was a great base to a perfect soup. I used a ham steak instead of bone and after cut it up and added to soup. I also added 2 tbsp of bacon bits and it gave a great smokey flavour. Also, substituted half of the water with low sodium chicken stock and last but not least during boiling I added one carrot and one celery and pulled out half of each before blending. I am allergic to dairy and my husband is not. I and did not add the cream to mine and added some for his...and wow on both soups! So you don't have to add the cream if you don't want it, its a great soup both ways.

—Chance

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Nov 29, 2010

Served this at an Oktoberfest dinner party and it was a hit. It even got a stamp of approval from a German guest. I took some of the suggestions and substituted half of the water for chicken broth, and also added more seasonings. I didn't have a ham bone, so I used some cubed ham which I left in when i pureed it. Will definitely make again.

—PARENTN

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Oct 12, 2007

I love this soup! The ratio of leeks to other ingredients gave it a very delicate "leeky" flavor that is not overpowering. I also used the best chicken stock that I could buy...my latest kick is to use the expensive stocks for a GOOD soup base and I highly recommend it. Serve with some crusty bread and a good wine....mmmmm!

—liffa

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Jan 02, 2008

Made this with the ham bone from our Christmas dinner. What a yummy, hearty winter soup. The only thing I did differently from the recipe was I subsituted 1 cup of white wine and 1 cup of chicken stock for 2 cups of the water, just to add a little extra flavor. Don't think it made much difference, though, as the ham and leeks are the dominant flavors. Mine wasn't super thick because the potatoes I used were a tad small (yukon golds). Will probably get bigger russet potatoes next time.

—mmr

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Nutrition

Calories
382 kcal
19%

Carbohydrates
42.1 g
14%

Cholesterol
71 mg
24%

Fat
22.8 g
35%

Fiber
3.8 g
15%

Protein
4.4 g
9%

Sodium
104 mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

German Leek and Potato Soup

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 382
** Calories from Fat: 205

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 22.8g 35 %
** Saturated Fat 14.2g 71 %
** Cholesterol 71mg 24 %
** Sodium 104mg 4 %
** Potassium 698mg 20 %
** Total Carbohydrates 42.1g 14 %
** Dietary Fiber 3.8g 15 %
** Protein 4.4g 9 %
** Sugars 2.7g
** Vitamin A 16 %
** Vitamin C 27 %
** Calcium 6 %
** Iron 8 %
** Thiamin 21 %
** Niacin 28 %
** Vitamin B6 35 %
** Magnesium 16 %
** Folate 14 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.