NANA'S CREAMY LEEK & POTATO SOUP

Nana's Creamy Leek & Potato Soup image

Here's the ultimate comfort food: a hearty potato soup made with half-and-half, cream cheese and sliced leeks. Sprinkle with fresh chives and enjoy.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
6 leeks (1-1/2 lb.), white and light green parts, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
2 lb. baking potatoes (about 4), coarsely chopped
5 cups water
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives

Steps:

Melt butter in large stockpot on medium-high heat. Add leeks; cook 5 min. or until tender, stirring frequently. Add potatoes and water; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 20 min. or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
Puree with a hand-held blender, right in the stockpot. (Or add, in batches, to a countertop blender; blend until smooth.) Return potato puree to stockpot. Cook on medium heat 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Add cream cheese and half-and-half; stir. Cook 3 to 5 min. or just until cream cheese is melted and mixture is blended. Stir in pepper. Sprinkle with chives just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 180 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 6 g