How to Make POTATO LEEK CHOWDER

This is a great hearty chowder that can be made vegetarian very easily. It is rich and makes a complete meal when serves with a crusty bread! Remember...old fashioned recipes are always the best!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 3 large leeks
• 5 red potatoes, peeled & quartered
• 1 TB butter or substitute
• 1 can chicken stock or equivalent vegetable stock
• 1 cup milk (or less, depending on if you like thick or thin soup)
• 1/2 cup plus grated cheddar cheese
• Salt & pepper

1. 
    

   Wash leeks well and use only white bulbs and the upper, good portion of green stalks. Slice leeks. Peel & quarter potatoes.

2. 
    

   Melt butter in large stock pan and sauté leeks until a little tender; add potatoes & brown a little. Add stock & bring to boil, then lower heat, cover & simmer.

3. 
    

   When all is tender (15 minutes or so), add Salt & Pepper to taste and the milk & cheese and serve when hot.
   Serves: 6

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on 6/10/2008 I love this stuff, just add some clams and you have clam chowder.