Reviewed: May 10, 2013

Great soup with slight modifications. I sautéed leeks and onions with 4 pressed garlic cloves instead of using powder. When simmering potatoes, I added 1 large bay leaf and pepper. We didn't add any salt and instead of using "store bought", I used my homemade chicken broth. I also used an immersion blender to make it smooth. We didn't use any Cheddar cheese but we will next time when we serve it. Thank you Sassa, it's a keeper!

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FrancineL

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: White Rock, British Columbia, Canada

Reviewed: Apr. 13, 2013

Kids loved it. I did all the modifications suggested in the first review, and my kids gave it a 9 out of 10. It doesn't get much better than that for kids and vegetables. Oh, and I only used skimmed milk instead of Half and Half, and extra virgin olive oil instead of butter. I love it.

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franmelgar

Reviewed: Apr. 3, 2013

This soup was wonderful. I didn't measure anything so I am unable to comment on the proportions. I did add a little bit of dill and next time I think I will have to take some other suggestions and add some bacon.

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Amber

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 23, 2013

Super easy and very delicious. I added a bay leaf, fresh garlic instead of garlic powder, omitted the parsley, added a celery stalk and used 3 leeks as that's what I had and I didn't want to waste the 3rd in case I didn't get around to making more soup. I didn't have to add any salt at all as there was more than enough salt from adding the chicken stock. Great recipe! I look forward to making it again :)

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April

Reviewed: Mar. 1, 2013

the cheese crumbled and curdled in the broth. i've never had success mixing cheese and water. maybe if it was done as a cream soup

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icefirestorm

Reviewed: Feb. 24, 2013

Very "comforting" - plus, not fussy: adjust quantities if desired and season to taste.

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Sann

Reviewed: Feb. 19, 2013

Pretty yummy. I'm interested in adding real bacon bits as a garnish at the end.

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Kelsi

Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2013

I really enjoyed this. I does need the garlic. Also, I used 3 leeks and added an extra potato. I like the soup creamy, so I held off on the cheese and put it through a blender to get it nice and creamy. Then I sprinkled the cheese on top - super!! Might try it with some bacon next time.

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