Best Creamy Leek Potato Soup Recipes

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CREAMY POTATO AND LEEK SOUP



Creamy Potato and Leek Soup image

Not only do my somewhat picky kids love to eat this soup, they love to help me make it too...delicious and simple!

Provided by Mama2ME

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup butter
3 leeks (white and pale green parts only), sliced
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 quart chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
5 ½ cups peeled and diced potatoes, or more to taste
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 cups half-and-half

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir leeks, garlic, salt, and pepper in the hot butter until leeks are tender and lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir chicken broth and cornstarch together in a bowl until cornstarch is dissolved; pour over the leek mixture. Add potatoes to the broth mixture and bring to a boil; season with onion powder and garlic powder. Reduce heat, add half-and-half to broth mixture, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove pot from heat and blend soup using a hand blender until smooth; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 40.1 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 538.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

CREAMY POTATO LEEK SOUP II



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Really easy, satisfying soup. Can be prepared in less than an hour. Serve hot and garnish with grated cheese.

Provided by ANABANANA

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Potato Leek Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups chicken broth
1 pound bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
3 leeks, sliced
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or stockpot, bring potatoes and chicken broth to a boil. Cook until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of grease and set aside. Sautee the leeks in the frying pan with the reserved bacon grease 8 to 10 minutes.
  • When the potatoes are tender, stir in the fried leeks, heavy cream and bacon. Stir to blend and remove from heat. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 739.2 calories, Carbohydrate 58.2 g, Cholesterol 109.1 mg, Fat 49.5 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 20.6 g, Sodium 1311.3 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

CREAMY POTATO, CARROT, AND LEEK SOUP



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Ever since a trip to Ireland in 2001 I have wanted to recreate a leek soup I enjoyed in a small village restaurant. This is what I came up with and even my husband thinks I nailed it. My kids will eat this because it is smooth and they are not turned off by any particular ingredient.

Provided by Andrea Luhman

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
4 leeks, chopped
4 celery stalks, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
4 cups vegetable broth
6 large potatoes, diced
5 carrots, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 bay leaf
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a stock pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir leeks and celery in butter until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour chicken broth and vegetable broth into the pot; add potatoes, carrots, salt, and bay leaf.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the potatoes and carrots are soft, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf.
  • Blend soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir cream into the soup, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer soup until thickened, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.1 calories, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 50.9 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1413.3 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

POTATO AND LEEK SOUP (CREAMY BUT NO CREAM!)



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Make and share this Potato and Leek Soup (Creamy but No Cream!) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by sofie-a-toast

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
2 leeks, washed and sliced (use only white and light green part and make sure all sand or dirt is washed off)
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken broth or 6 cups vegetable broth
1 1/4 lbs red potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Saute leeks and onion in olive oil for 10 min on med/low heat until soft and fragrant.
  • In a large pot, boil broth. Add sautéed leeks and onion, garlic, potato cubes and spices. Cover and simmer for 20-30 min, until potatoes are very soft and fall apart when forked.
  • Puree the soup with a blender or immersion blender. Make sure not to fill the blender more than 1/2 way so soup doesn't go flying (blend portions at a time). Pour soup back in pot and reheat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

CREAMY POTATO LEEK SOUP



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The idea for the recipe came from a soup I had at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC. It is easy to prepare, but tastes gourmet!

Provided by Lorraine

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup sliced leek, washed well
2 cans chicken broth
4 medium potatoes, cut in 1" cubes
1 onion, diced
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Bring broth to a boil and reduce to medium.
  • Add leeks, potatoes, and onion.
  • Simmer, covered, 25-30 minutes.
  • Add seasonings and cream.
  • Simmer 5 minutes more.
  • Slightly mash with a potatoe masher to desired consistency.
  • Serve with salad and crusty bread.
  • A snap to make, but tastes gourmet!

CREAMY ASPARAGUS, LEEK AND POTATO SOUP



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Make and share this Creamy Asparagus, Leek and Potato Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pink cook

Categories     Potato

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups leeks
1/4 cup butter
2 cups potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
2 cups asparagus, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
4 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (13 ounce) can evaporated milk (or use half-and-half cream)

Steps:

  • Cut leeks in half lengthwise, wash and thinly slice.
  • In large pan lightly sauté leeks in butter. Add potatoes. Saute for about 3 minutes.
  • Add asparagus, chicken stock, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat and simmer gently for about 20-30 minutes, until all vegetables are soft. Put contents in blender or processor and purée.
  • Add evaporated milk (or cream) and adjust salt and pepper for seasoning. (Also adjust the consistency of the soup, adding a little more of chicken stock if it is too thick).
  • Serve warm with garlic or herb flavored crutons, or toasted bread slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 43, Sodium 766.4, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.9, Protein 11.2

CREAMY SMOKED SALMON, LEEK & POTATO SOUP



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Creamy and low-fat aren't words you often hear together, but that's exactly what you get with this freeze-ahead starter

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Soup, Starter

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

large knob of butter
2 large leeks , halved and finely sliced
1 bay leaf
1kg floury potatoes , diced
1l chicken or vegetable stock
100ml double cream
200g smoked salmon , cut into strips
small bunch chives , snipped

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a large saucepan and add the leeks and bay leaf. Cook over a low heat for 8-10 mins or until the leek is really soft, then stir through the potatoes until coated in the butter. Pour over the stock and cream and bring to the simmer, then gently bubble for 10-15 mins until the potatoes are really tender. If freezing at this stage, slightly under-cook the potatoes, then defrost and bring back to a simmer to finish cooking them and continue the recipe.
  • Add two-thirds of the smoked salmon, stir through and season. Serve the soup in deep bowls with the remaining smoked salmon and snipped chives on the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 1.58 milligram of sodium

CREAMY (VEGAN) SPINACH, LEEK, & POTATO SOUP



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A thick creamy soup with a beautiful combination of spinach, leek and potato. This version is vegan, using a few vegan substitutes, but could also be made using non-vegan versions of those ingredients.

Provided by HippieVeganMamaTo5

Categories     Vegan

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 leek, white and soft green parts, sliced thinly
1 potato, peeled and cubed
2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach
2 tablespoons Earth Balance margarine
2 tablespoons tofutti sour cream
1 cup almond milk
2 baby carrots, shredded for garnish (optional)
1 tablespoon tofutti sour cream, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large saucepan.
  • Saute onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add vegetable stock and water.
  • Add leeks and potato.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and basil.
  • Bring to boil then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add spinach and process in blender until somewhat smooth. Skip this step if you want your soup chunkier.
  • Return to saucepan and add Earth Balance, sour cream, and milk.
  • Heat through.
  • Serve with a sprinkle of shredded carrot and a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.5, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 649.1, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 2.8, Protein 4.8

CREAMY LEEK-POTATO SOUP(COOK'S ILLUSTRATED)



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Don't fill the blender by more than two-thirds with hot soup; if necessary, process in three batches. You can also use an immersion blender to process the soup directly in the pot. Use the lowest setting on your toaster to dry out the bread without over-browning it.

Provided by Coppercloud

Categories     Onions

Time 1h

Yield 1 pot, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 -4 medium leeks, white and light-green parts halved lengthwise, washed, and sliced thin, dark green parts halved, was (about 4 cups)
2 cups low sodium chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1 medium onion, chopped medium (about 1 cup)
table salt
1 small russet potato, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 6 ounces)
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme (4-inch) or 1 sprig fresh tarragon (4-inch)
1 large slice high-quality sandwich bread, lightly toasted and torn into 1/2-inch pieces
ground black pepper
1 medium leek, white and light-green parts halved lengthwise, washed, dried, and sliced into very thin 2-inch strip
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
table salt & fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Soup: Bring dark-green leek pieces, broth, and water to boil in large saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes. Strain broth through fine-mesh strainer into medium bowl, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible; set aside. Discard solids in strainer and rinse out saucepan.
  • 2. Melt butter in now-empty saucepan over medium-low heat. When butter foams, stir in sliced leeks, onion, and 1 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.
  • 3. Increase heat to high, stir in reserved broth, potato, bay leaf, and herb sprig and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Add toasted bread and simmer until bread is completely saturated and starts to break down, about 5 minutes.
  • 4. Remove and discard bay leaf and herb sprig. Transfer half of soup to blender and process until smooth and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to large bowl and repeat with remaining soup. Note: Don't fill the blender by more than two-thirds with hot soup; if necessary, process in three batches. You can also use an immersion blender to process the soup directly in the pot.
  • 5. Return soup to saucepan and bring to simmer; season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with garnish.
  • Fried Leeks: Toss leeks, flour, and pinch each salt and pepper in medium bowl. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet until shimmering. Add half of leeks and fry, stirring often, until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer leeks to paper towel-lined plate; sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Repeat with remaining leeks.

CREAMY RED POTATO LEEK SOUP



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My family loves potato soup as one of our ultimate comfort foods, but our standard is to toss everything in a microwave-safe bowl and use uncooked potatoes with a little salt, pepper and cheese, with straight milk and butter as a base, and pop it in the microwave. It was alright, but after tasting other potato soups, I wanted to make a creamier and more "homey" version than the one we are used to. So I came up with this recipe using ingredients that we had on hand. It has a depth of flavor that is really awesome. The red potatoes I used were slightly sweet which compliments the leeks nicely, and of course bacon is the classic combo with leeks. Tips: Leeks are often notoriously lined with grit between their many layers, so slicing them lengthwise and then washing them with the root end up makes it easier. And, if you like, you can peel the potatoes completely, but the skins aren't tough and I like the little bit of color it adds.

Provided by Spgty21

Categories     Potato

Time 55m

Yield 6-7 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 -6 medium red potatoes, washed, partially peeled and cut into small, bite-sized chunks
5 -6 pieces turkey bacon
1 leek, washed thoroughly and chopped
1/4 cup flour
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon italian or herbal seasoning
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup colby-monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Fry the bacon until brown and crispy. Remove to paper towels to drain. (Leave the bacon grease in the pan). When they're cooled, cut the strips into small pieces.
  • Meanwhile, boil potatoes in a large pot for about 10 minutes or until soft. Drain.
  • Sauté the leeks (in the same pan you used to cook the bacon) until lightly browned.
  • Add the butter and flour to the sautéed leeks, stirring for about 5 minutes or so, until the butter melts and the flour is cooked.
  • Add the broth and stir until mixture thickens. Add the half and half (you may need to add more, depending on how thin or thick you like it).
  • Add potatoes, herbs, garlic powder and bacon into the soup; add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer covered for about 15-20 minutes Add the cheese at the very end and stir until it melts. Serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.8, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 75.4, Sodium 942, Carbohydrate 64.5, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 6.5, Protein 16.4

EASY CREAMY NO-CREAM POTATO LEEK SOUP



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This is a quick and very tasty soup that is very easy. I love it with a crusty bread and a salad for dinner.

Provided by Amy Blum

Categories     Potato

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/3 lbs potatoes (2-3 large potatoes)
2 leeks
2 1/2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Bring 7 cups of water with 1/2 tsp. salt to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and cut into slices about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Wash leeks carefully, and chop into medium sized pieces.
  • When water is boiling, add potatoes and leeks.
  • Turn down heat and simmer, covered for 30 minutes.
  • Reserving 2 to 3 cups of the cooking water, put the remaining contents of the pot into a blender or food processor.
  • Puree until smooth.
  • Add butter and blend until smooth.
  • Return soup to pot and bring to a boil.
  • Add reserved cooking water until soup reaches desired consistency (I like to leave it thick).
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
  • Reheats very well.

CREAMY LEEK AND POTATO SOUP



Creamy Leek and Potato Soup image

Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cups sliced leeks, white and green parts
1 teaspoon minced garlic
6 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 pounds boiling potatoes, peeled and quartered
Salt and white pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 to 6 tablespoons soft herbed cheese (like Boursin)

Steps:

  • In a large pot, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter over low heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock and potatoes. Cover and simmer gently until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat. With a hand-held immersion blender, or in batches in a food processor, puree the soup until smooth. Season, to taste, with salt and ground white pepper. Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with parsley and 1 tablespoon of soft herbed cheese. Serve immediately.

CREAMY POTATO LEEK SOUP



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This no-drain, fast, and yummy recipe for potato leek soup is creamy and resembles baked potato soup in its texture and cheesy goodness, but sneaks in some leeks. Serve hot, topped with green onion, bacon bits, and/or shredded Cheddar to your liking. Using the butter or yellow potatoes makes a difference in this recipe.

Provided by Jayna Cox

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 leeks (white part only), chopped
2 pounds yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
¼ pound processed cheese food (such as Velveeta ®), cut into cubes
1 cup dry potato flakes
kosher salt to taste
1 pinch ground white pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; saute onion and leeks until softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Place potatoes into a large pot with enough water to cover by about 1 inch; add onion and leeks. Bring water to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove pot from heat and mash potato mixture in the water, leaving some potatoes in chunks.
  • Stir cheese food into potato mixture until smooth; add potato flakes. Stir mixture until soup reaches desired consistency; season with salt and white pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 138.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

CREAMY POTATO AND LEEK SOUP



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A great wintery soup full of creamy goodness :)

Provided by mentalmeggy

Time 35m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Heat oil in soup pan. Add leeks, potato and onion. Fry for 3/4 minutes until slightly softened.
  • Add vegetable stock and bring to the boil. When vegetables are tender add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove soup from the hob and, using a liquidiser or blender, liquidise the soup until it is smooth.
  • Return the pan to the heat. Stir in the cream and heat through.
  • Serve piping hot with bread and butter.

CREAMY POTATO CARROT LEEK SOUP RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Creamy Potato Carrot Leek Soup Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by GuidingVegan

Number Of Ingredients 13

Soup:
4 medium potatoes, scrubbed, diced
3 small-medium leeks, light green and white parts, trimmed, washed, sliced
3 large carrots, scrubbed, trimmed, sliced into rounds
2 large garlic cloves, minced, reserving 1 teaspoon for bread crumbs
6 cups of water
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons thyme, woody stem removed, leaves finely minced
Bread Crumb Topping:
Drizzle of olive oil
1 teaspoon thyme - woody stems removed
1 teaspoon reserved minced garlic
1 slice of your favorite bread, toasted, processed in food processor until crumbs form

Steps:

  • Soup: In a large soup pot add potatoes, carrot rounds, leeks and garlic. Cover with water and bring to a bowl; cover and reduce to a simmer. Simmer 20 minutes, until veggies are soft. Add salt and thyme. Remove from heat and purée with an immersion blender, or working in batches, carefully transfer soup to a blender and purée, making sure you vent the blender cover for steam to escape; cover opening with a kitchen towel. Bread Crumb Topping: Heat a small sauté pan over medium high heat. Drizzle with olive oil and add thyme and garlic. Add bread crumbs and sauté until crumbs are golden brown. Ladle soup into bowls and top with bread crumb mixture. Enjoy!

NO CREAM CREAMY LEEK & POTATO SOUP - LIGHT



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     Healthy

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4-6 Leeks - white and light parts halved lengthwise, sliced thin, and rinsed thoroughly (4 cups), dark green leaves halved, cut lengthwise, , cut into 2 inch pieces, and rinsed thoroughly.
4 cups low-sodium low fat/ fat free chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups water
1 onion, minced (abt 1 cup)
coconut oil sprai
salt
2 large russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 sprig thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • 1. (this part is optional but adds a nice leek flavor to the broth) Bring leek greens, broth and water to a oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 min. pour the broth thru a fine mesh strainer into a med. bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible, and set aside. Discard the solids in the strainer and rinse saucepan. 2. Combine the light and white green leek parts, onion, 1/8 tsp salt in saucepan with coconut oil spray. Cover and cook over med-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, 8-10 min. (be careful not to overcook as this can overcook the onions/leeks and the soup will not be light 'potato' color tho will taste great) 3. Uncover, increase heat to high, stir in the reserved broth, potato, thyme sprig and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until potato is tender about 15 min. 4. Remove thyme sprig and bay leaf. In 2 batches process the soup in a blender until completely smooth 2 min. Return to saucepan, heat to a simmer. Season w salt and pepper.

CREAMY POTATO LEEK SOUP (REALLY EASY)



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Categories     Bacon     Potato     Vegetable     Soup/Stew

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups chicken broth
1 pound bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
3 leeks, sliced
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or stockpot, bring potatoes and chicken broth to a boil. Cook until potatoes are tender.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of grease and set aside. Sautee the leeks in the frying pan with the reserved bacon grease 8 to 10 minutes.
  • When the potatoes are tender, stir in the fried leeks, heavy cream and bacon. Stir to blend and remove from heat. Serve hot.

CREAMY LEEK AND POTATO SOUP



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This creamy soup loaded with chicken, potatoes & leeks, made in slow cooker - perfect for dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 medium leeks (2 pounds), thinly sliced
4 medium potatoes (1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 cup margarine or butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup half-and-half
Chopped fresh chives, if desired

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except half-and-half and chives in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours (or high heat setting 4 to 5 hours) or until vegetables are tender.
  • Pour vegetable mixture by batches into blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth; return to cooker. Stir in half-and-half.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 20 to 30 minutes or until hot. Sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 720 mg

CREAMY LEEK AND POTATO SOUP



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Leeks can have sand in them, the best way t make sure all sand is gone, is to cut the leek lengthwise, almost to the root end. Then rinse under cool water and fan the leaves. This soup can be served warm or chilled. I personally like it warm.

Provided by KittyKitty

Categories     Potato

Time 10h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 medium leeks, thinly sliced
4 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth or 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup half-and-half
chopped fresh chives, to garnish

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except half-and-half and chives in 3 1/2 to 6 quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat 8-10 hours or until vegetables are tender.
  • Pour vegetable mixture by batches into blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high until smooth; return to cooker. Stir in half-and-half.
  • Cover and cook on low heat 20-30 minutes or until hot. Sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.6, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 11.2, Sodium 582.3, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.8, Protein 6.3

CREAMY LEEK AND POTATO SOUP



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This is a fantastic soup recipe...very simple but elegant. The recipe is from Simply French, the cuisine of Joel Robuchon. The soup is very creamy even though you add a touch of cream at the end.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs small boiling potatoes, such as Red Bliss
2 leeks, white and tender green parts
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 quarts water
sea salt
1 tablespoon heavy cream
fresh flat leaf parsley, snipped with a scissor or chervil, leaves snipped with a scissor
fresh ground white pepper (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Peel, quarter, rinse, and drain the potatoes. Set aside.
  • Trim the leeks at the root. Split them lengthwise for easier cleaning.
  • Rinse well under cold running water, and then transfer to a bowl of cold water to soak for about 5 minutes.
  • When all the grit has settled to the bottom of the bowl. remove the leeks and dry thoroughly. Chop coarsely and set aside.
  • In a medium-size stockpot, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over low heat.
  • Add the leeks and cook , stirring often, until tender but not browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the water. Salt the water and add the potatoes.
  • Cover and simmer gently for 35 minutes.
  • With a food processor, blender, or immersion mixer, process the soup until smooth.
  • Return the soup to the pot, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil.
  • Skim any impurities that may rise to the surface.
  • Add the cream, and after a few seconds, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
  • To serve, ladle the soup into warmed soup bowls and sprinkle with the herbs.
  • Serve immediately, allowing guests to season with pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.6, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 28, Sodium 25.4, Carbohydrate 40.7, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 3.2, Protein 4

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