Real Potato Leek Soup Recipe
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Real Potato Leek Soup

By: Ashley 
"This soup can be made even better with the addition of crumbled bacon."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (80)

What to Drink?
Cocktail Lemon Whiskey Slush
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 18 small red new potatoes
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 3 leeks, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups milk
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place potatoes into a large saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender. Meanwhile, saute leeks in butter until translucent.
  2. When potatoes are done, skin them while they are still hot and cut them into bite sized pieces. Place potatoes into a stock pot with chicken broth and leeks. season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until simmering, then remove from heat and stir in milk. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 389 | Total Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 16mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2005 by Wonder Wanda   view full review
Awesome flavor and texture. This doesn't need fancy spices and a lot of complicated steps;...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2004 by arrrrgh   view full review
I made it as directed, and it was a bit bland. Then I tried the suggestion that it "can be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2005 by Alana   view full review
This recipe was quite easy to make. I substituted Yukon Gold Potatoes for colour and a dash...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2004 by REDWOOD99   view full review
For veggies & vegans, you can do this quite well using veggie broth for the chicken & subbing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2004 by Mandy   view full review
I added a cut up ham steak and one of the cans of broth I used was garlic-flavored. It added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2003 by HAZELS_MELODY   view full review
This soup is SO SO good! I loved it, my husband loved it, and even my one year old daughter...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2003 by MEL_JADE   view full review
Very bland and stringy soup. Wasn't my cup of tea...sorry.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2003 by Kathey   view full review
This was the first time I tried leeks, it was awesome!The leeks also had a buttery taste to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2003 by MELANIE95   view full review
Very tasty. Unfortunately my kids didn't appreciate it as much. My husband loved it and so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2003 by MAGGIEMAE1984   view full review
Very easy to make. Mild tasting! My husband and I absolutely loved it!!!

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