How to Make Potato Leek Soup

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If you love potatoes or potato leek soup, you will love this recipe. It's a delicious blend of potatoes and spices that's easy to make, and makes a great addition to any meal. Potatoes are non-fattening, filling and are have a low to moderate amount of calories.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Place the leeks on your cutting board and remove the green portion with your kitchen knife, leaving just the white part of the leek for this recipe.
Step 2

Wash the leeks thoroughly and cut them down the middle lengthwise. Chop the white portion of the leeks into small pieces and set aside.
Step 3

Scrub your potatoes clean with running water, peel and dice them into 1/2-inch cubed pieces.
Step 4

Combine butter, chopped leeks, salt and a dash of pepper and sauté on low. Stir occasionally for about 10 minutes or until the leeks are soft.
Step 5

Add water, broth, potatoes and celery, cover pot and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Step 6

Remove ¾ to 1 cup of soup from the pot and blend into a puree. Pour the soup mixture back into the pot and add celery seed and fresh parsley. Mix well and let stand for about 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Tips & Warnings

You can check for potato tenderness by pricking it with a fork.
If you prefer a thicker, richer and creamier soup, blend more of the soup into puree.
Do not burn or brown leeks by over cooking.

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