German Leek and Potato Soup Recipe
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German Leek and Potato Soup

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"Leeks and potatoes are simmered with a ham bone, then pureed before cream is added to this subtle soup."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (23)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 382 | Total Fat: 22.8g | Cholesterol: 71mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2003 by Mommacat   view full review
Incredibly delicious.. I am in Germany where leeks are plentiful and cheap.. I tried this kind...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2008 by Peaches Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This seemes a good, basic, potato soup, but bland. I made it once per the recipe. When I made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2005 by Leslie   view full review
Delicious! Used fat free half and half (instead of cream) and 1/4 cup butter to cut down on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2009 by Chance   view full review
This was a great base to a perfect soup. I used a ham steak instead of bone and after cut it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2007 by liffa   view full review
I love this soup! The ratio of leeks to other ingredients gave it a very delicate "leeky"...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2010 by PARENTN   view full review
Served this at an Oktoberfest dinner party and it was a hit. It even got a stamp of approval...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2008 by mmr Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Made this with the ham bone from our Christmas dinner. What a yummy, hearty winter soup. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2003 by LAFLOWERS   view full review
Too much butter not enough flavor. Mid-way through cooking, I had to add chicken broth and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2006 by David B.   view full review
We prefer it a little less pureed.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2010 by cindy   view full review
I have tried this recipe and I found it is a great base for how ever you want to do with it, I...

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