CLASSIC LEEK AND POTATO SOUP

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A hearty soup,the great flavors make a wonderful combination, easy to make and easier to eat! - warms your right through on a wet and windy day.

Provided by JoyfulCook

Categories     Stocks

Time 1h

Yield 8 Bowls

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
2 large leeks
1 small onion
12 ounces potatoes
4 cups chicken stock
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Wash the leeks, pat dry and cut into small dice. Dice onions and potatoes, set to one side.
  • Heat the butter in a large saucepan, add the leaks and onions and cook gently, stirring for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add stock and bring to the boil, simmer for 30 minutes then add the diced potatoes and simmer for a further 10 minutes.
  • Cool slightly and and blend about 25% only for a few seconds, return to the pan, stir, adding salt and pepper to taste.
  • Will keep for 2-3 days in the fridge, and freezes well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.5, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 11.2, Sodium 204.3, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.5, Protein 4.3

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