Potato Leek Soup Recipe
(from bradleygirl’s recipe box)
Source: simplyrecipes
Cook time: 30 minutesServes 6 people
Ingredients
- 3 large leeks, cut lengthwise, separate, clean. Use only the white and pale green parts, chop.
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled, diced into 1/2 inch pieces
- Salt & Pepper
- Marjoram - dash
- Tabasco sauce or other red chili sauce
Directions
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Cook leeks in butter with salt and pepper, cover pan, cook on low heat for 10 minutes. Check often. Do not brown leeks! Browning will give leeks a burnt taste.
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Add water, broth, and potatoes. Cook for 20 minutes. Scoop about have of the soup mixture into a blender, puree and return to pan. Add dash of marjoram and chili sauce to taste – about 1/4 teaspoon.
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rves 4-6.