Easy Potato and Leek Soup

Name: Easy Potato and Leek Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth; 2 leeks, chopped; 2 teaspoons margarine; 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream

Rating: 4.47 stars

169 Ratings
138 Reviews
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A quick and easy soup that tastes great. I like to take a potato masher and roughly mash some of the potatoes. This helps to thicken the soup. I also like to use seasoned chicken broth. You can use heavy cream or half-and-half, depending on how rich you want the soup to be.

By Michele Hodge

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 leeks, chopped
2 teaspoons margarine
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream

Directions

Step 1

In a medium pot over medium heat, combine the potatoes and broth and allow to simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

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Step 2

In a separate skillet over medium heat, saute the leeks in the butter or margarine for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Add the leeks and the cream to the potatoes and stir well. (Note: This is the point I like to take a potato masher and slightly thicken the soup.)

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

614 calories; protein 11g 22% DV; carbohydrates 65g 21% DV; fat 35.9g 55% DV; cholesterol 122.3mg 41% DV; sodium 406.9mg 16% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (138)

Most helpful positive review

LINDA MCLEAN

01/21/2004

Good recipe however I made a few changes. After slicing I put three chopped leeks and an onion thru my food processor and then sauted in butter (not margarine). I then added only four potatos which I cubed. While that was happening I made a roux and added it to the mixture. The broth came next. After the potatoes were tender I whirled them in the food processor to give the soup a velvety consistancy. Once back in the pot I then added fat free half and half and topped with chives and crumbled bacon. Wonderful soup and thanks so much for a GREAT start Michele! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

PAISAN420

12/11/2003

The soup had a great consistency but I found it to be a bit bland. I added sea salt fresh ground pepper and dill which helped a lot though. Read More

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4 star values: 54
3 star values: 11
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 2

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LINDA MCLEAN

01/21/2004

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TONI AND CHUCK

12/11/2003

I sauteed the leeks in bacon grease for the added flavor... and the second time I made this soup I sauteed 2 chopped stalks of celery and a chopped small onion. I also put 3 cups of the potatoes in my blender and pureed to thicken the soup. Read More

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Iman

09/14/2007

Such an amazing soup. I used 4 potatoes, and 1 big white onion. put them in the boiling water until the potatoes were really soft, then pureed them, put them back in the pot, and added the sauteed leeks. just amazing....my husband was amazed with the taste and the combo of tastes. the onion does a very nice change to it. a keeeeeeper... Read More

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PCAVINE

11/16/2005

This was my first time to make potato and leek soup and this recipe was SUPER easy. I did use whole milk instead of the cream and added some salt pepper and garlic. I loved this soup and it was great for a rainy cold day. Thanks so much for a quick easy and delicious soup! Read More

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Christina

11/22/2005

Excellent and very easy to make!! I did add celery and onion to the mix and thought it added an extra bit of flavor. Read More

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L.Coombs

05/13/2006

This soup is delicious and filling a meal by itself. I used whole milk instead of cream and a 1.5lb bag of French Fingerling potatoes (with skins)...YUM! Leftovers (if there are any!) need a little bit of milk because the soup gets pretty thick in the fridge. I will definitely make this one again! Read More

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ROOKIE COOKIE

03/31/2006

This was the first time I've use leeks and was plesantly surprised how tasty they are. Next time I'll use one more leek and a few more potatoes. One suggestion.... When you dice up the potatoes make the pieces fairly small (bite size). Read More

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GENIEMCD

02/11/2004

Excellent easy soup. Like some of the other reviews I added salt fresh ground pepper and cayenne pepper.I also used milk instead of cream and mashed some of the potatoes. I think I will try adding celery next time. My husband and I loved this soup. Thanks for a great recipe! Read More

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