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German Leek and Potato Soup

SUBMITTED BY: sal

"Leeks and potatoes are simmered with a ham bone, then pureed before cream is added to this subtle soup."
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  50 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 5 Min
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Original recipe yield: 8 servings
    
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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup chopped leeks
  • 8 potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 6 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1 ham bone
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook onions in butter until translucent. Stir in leeks, potatoes, water, thyme and the ham bone. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. Remove ham bone and puree soup with a blender or food processor. Return to pot, stir in cream, salt and pepper, heat through and serve.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2006 by David B.
We prefer it a little less pureed.

6 users found this review helpful
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2003 by CAMPLANDRETH1
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.

6 users found this review helpful
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2005 by LKKAISER
Delicious! Used fat free half and half (instead of cream) and 1/4 cup butter to cut down on calories/fat.

5 users found this review helpful


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NUTRITION INFORMATION

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 381

  • Total Fat: 22.8g
  • Cholesterol: 72mg
  • Sodium: 145mg
  • Total Carbs: 42.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.8g
  • Protein: 4.4g

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