LA MADELEINE'S COUNTRY POTATO SOUP (COPYCAT)

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This recipe is from Executive Chef Remy Schaal of la Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe. Founded in Dallas in 1983, la Madeleine has many neighborhood cafes and bakeries in five states and Washington, D.C. Excellent potato soup!

Provided by Lizzie-Babette

Categories     Potato

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/8 cup butter, unsalted
2 leeks, thinly sliced (white part only)
1 large yellow onion, sliced
1 1/2 quarts chicken stock
4 large peeled potatoes, sliced evenly in 1/4 inch slices
salt, to taste
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup bacon, cooked and diced

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, add butter, leeks and onions, and cook.
  • (Do not brown vegetables.) Add chicken stock, potatoes, salt and fresh thyme.
  • Cook for 40 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently to avoid scorching.
  • Add cream, bring to a boil and serve hot.
  • Garnish with Cheddar cheese and diced bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.8, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 54.4, Sodium 467.2, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 6, Protein 13.7

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