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Summary: It may taste like you slaved all day, but leek and potato soup is actually one of the simplest soups to make. Serve this soup as first course or turn it into a light entree by serving with crusty French bread. This potato leek soup recipe serves four.
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Melt butter in a large pot.
Add leeks and celery and sauté 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring often.
Add 1 c. water, cover and cook 10 more minutes.
Add potatoes and another 2 c. water. Cover and cook 10 minutes.
Add milk, cover and cook 10 more minutes, or until potatoes are just tender.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
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KathHenderson said
on 11/26/2006 Soup is really easy to make and tastes good. A family favourite. Think the inclusion of ceery enhances flavour and gets extra veg down the kids.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Peel & slice 3 potatoes 1/8"; fry at med heat in 1 cube butter til soft (not browned). Add 1 can chicken stock & 1 C water with 3 cleaned & cut leeks; cook about 15 min until leeks are tender. Add 1 C thick cream & blend 2 cups of mixture. S & P to taste.