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Potato Leek Soup
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This classic potato leek soup transforms humble ingredients into silky elegance. Tender leeks and potatoes simmer with aromatic thyme before being pureed to velvety smoothness and enriched with half-and-half. Versatile enough to serve hot as a comforting winter warmer or chilled as vichyssoise for summer elegance. Quick to prepare yet impressive enough for company, this budget-friendly soup delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 leeks, pale green and white parts only, cleaned and chopped
4 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 cup half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Directions
Combine the potatoes, leeks, broth, and thyme in a large saucepan.
Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
Puree the soup in a food processor or blender, in batches if necessary.
Return the soup to the pan, stir in the half-and-half, salt, and pepper, and cook
Servings\Yield
Makes 6 servings (yield 7 cups) 1 cup = 3 pts
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 cup) - Calories: 140; Total Fat: 3g (Saturated Fat: 1.5g); Cholesterol: 10mg; Sodium: 360mg; Total Carbohydrates: 24g (Dietary Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 3g); Protein: 5g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
💬 Uncle Dave says... For the classic cold version, known as vichyssoise just refrigerate the soup until well chilled, then garnish with snipped chives.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Carol Jancsi 🔑 Keywords: soup, leeks, potatoes
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Potato Leek Soup was added on January 30, 2009 and last updated on November 01, 2021.
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