POTATO LEEK SOUP IN BREAD BOWLS

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Make and share this Potato Leek Soup in Bread Bowls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nancy Van Ess

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 loaves white bread or 4 loaves sourdough bread, unsliced
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
2 large leeks, thinly sliced
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 dash nutmeg, grated
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

Steps:

  • Cut tops form bread about 3/4" thick to make "lids".
  • Using a sharp knife, cut around inside of loaf leaving 3/4" edge for the "bowl".
  • Hollow out the center.
  • (Reserve removed bread to make croutons, breadcrumbs, etc.) Rub the inside of the bread b owls and "lids" with garlic and brush with olive oil.
  • Bake lids and bowls on cookie sheet at 350 degrees until slightly toasted.
  • Serve soup in bowls.
  • In large pot, combine potatoes, leeks, chicken broth, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Strain soup into another pan.
  • Place cooked potatoes and leeks in blender or food processor with about 1/4 cup broth and process until smooth; return to pan.
  • Stir in cream and nutmeg.
  • Spoon into hot prepared bread bowls.
  • Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1446.8, Fat 33.9, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 3109.3, Carbohydrate 243.1, Fiber 14.6, Sugar 21.2, Protein 40.4

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