HEARTY LEEK AND POTATO SOUP

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Categories     Potato

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 Leeks, White Portion, Chunked
6 Russet Potatoes, Peeled and Cubed
6 stalks Green Onions, Diced
3 stalks Celery, Sliced
6 cloves Garlic, Chopped
1 quart Vegetable Broth
1 teaspoon Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Heavy Cream or Sour Cream
1 stick Butter
3 tablespoons Flour

Steps:

  • In a soup pot, melt butter over medium heat
  • Add leeks, garlic and celery
  • Sautee until tender
  • Cover and let vegetables sweat for 10 minutes
  • Add vegetable broth, potatoes, salt and pepper
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender
  • Slowly sprinkle flour into soup and stir so it doesn't clump
  • Cook for 2 minutes until soup thickens
  • Reduce heat to low and add green onions and cream.
  • Stir in and heat through, but do not bring to a boil.

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