Potato and Leek Soup

Name: Potato and Leek Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 2 leeks, sliced; salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 quart chicken broth; 4 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 cups heavy cream

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This creamy potato leek soup pairs perfectly with sourdough bread for a comforting meal. It tastes even better heated up the next day.

Recipe by Julie

Updated on April 16, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

1 cup butter
2 leeks, sliced
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 quart chicken broth
4 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups heavy cream, or to taste

Directions

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add leeks and season to taste with salt and pepper; cook and stir until leeks are tender, about 15 minutes.
Stir cornstarch into broth; pour broth into pot. Add potatoes and bring to a boil. Stir in cream; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Check seasoning before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

488	Calories
45g	Fat
19g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 488
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45g	58%
Saturated Fat 28g	142%
Cholesterol 145mg	48%
Sodium 673mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 2g	5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 1mg	7%
Calcium 52mg	4%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 71mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.