Monday, December 7, 2009

Chunky Potato & Leek Soup

How does a mother know when something she makes is delicious? When her four year old says, "more please".

I made this soup on a cold rainy day and it hit the spot. Creamy, chunky, easy and delicious.


Chunky Potato & Leek Soup
  • 5-6 Cups of cubed, unpeeled potatoes - I used Yukon Gold from my CSA.
  • 2 leeks - cleaned and chopped into small pieces. I ran through the food processor to chop.
  • 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • water
  • 2 Cups whole milk
  • 2 Cups shredded cheddar cheese

Saute leeks in the olive oil until soft.

Add potatoes, salt and pepper. Cover with water and bring to a boil and simmer for 45 minutes.

Use a hand masher and mash potatoes until desired consistency.

Add milk and cheese and stir until well-blended.

Easy peasy and very yummy!

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11 comments:

  1. looks delicious! we have potato soup on the menu tonight, but don't have any celery... this recipe might just be my replacement. Thanks!

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  2. How does a mother know when something she makes is delicious? When her four year old says, "more please". - I know what you mean! ^_^ I have a 4-yr old too and my heart goes a-flutter everytime my son goes, "more please." =)

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  3. Thanks for sharing the recipe and linking to TMTT.

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  4. That sounds yummy. Creamy potato soup is one of my favorites. I love the addition of leeks too!

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  5. This sounds wonderful. A toddler asking for seconds is like hearing the angels sing :-). Have a wonderful Foodie Friday.

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  6. Leeks and potatoes are such a great combination! What a crowd pleaser!

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  7. I was just telling a friend how much I just love potato soup....and with leeks is the best of the best :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  8. I always need a new soup recipe that I can count on my kids devouring. Thanks for linking this up at Vegetarian Foodie Fridays!

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  9. Our cold weather has hit, this will be wonderful and cooks up quickly. Thanks so much.

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