POTATO-LEEK SOUP

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This savory potato-leek soup is a dish we especially enjoy for dinner on a cold night. Served with hot homemade bread or rolls, it's delicious.-Patricia Wells, Riverhead, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sliced leeks (white portion only)
1/2 cup butter, divided
5 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1-1/3 cups chopped carrots
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon salt, divided
2 cups water
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups 2% milk
2 chicken bouillon cubes
Chopped chives, optional

Steps:

In a large Dutch oven, saute leeks in 1/4 cup butter until tender. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, 1/2 teaspoon salt and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, 20-25 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt remaining 1/4 cup butter. Stir in flour, pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt until smooth; gradually add milk and bouillon. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir into vegetables. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through. If desired, top with chopped chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 713mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.