Potato and Onion Soup Recipe
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Potato and Onion Soup

By: CORWYNN DARKHOLME 
"This is a very savory and tasty soup!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (22)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 6 to 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 leeks
  • 2 red potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Directions

  1. In a heavy 4 quart pan, melt 1/4 cup butter and onion until wilted. Add cleaned and sliced leeks, potatoes, water and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer, partially covered, for 45 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.
  2. Remove from heat and cool if you want. Blend the cooked mixture until smooth. Return to the saucepan; add 1/4 cup butter, cream and chives. Check for seasonings. Heat, but do not boil or the cream will curdle.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 243 | Total Fat: 19.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2007 by Sara_H44   view full review
I don't know what some of the reviewers did to make their recipes no good, because mine was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2006 by Honey   view full review
Made some changes...Used 3 - 4 large red potatoes, either 2 qts of vegetable broth or 1 qt...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2007 by Sous Chef J.Smith   view full review
if you want to make the soup to a thicker consitentcy you can add a little bit of slurry wich...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2008 by kjb96a   view full review
LOVED IT! But I added more potatoes and instead of the heavy cream, I used sour cream. REALLY...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2007 by CaliforniaErin   view full review
We loved this recipe. I substituted low-fat half-and-half for the cream, and it didn't make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2006 by Courtney   view full review
Like potato water. DO NOT MAKE THIS SOUP!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2005 by KEZ   view full review
We love this soup. It was very easy to make. The next time I make this I might halve the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2005 by BeckaBaker   view full review
What a wonderful recipe! It's easy to make and great to eat! My husband and I made this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2009 by Marisa   view full review
I used chicken broth and 2% milk, but added another potato to make it thicker. I also added a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2010 by Redddragonk   view full review
Added some smoked bacon and garlic oil(oil were the garlic was fried :) ) Great taste! Thanks...

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