Potato & Leek Soup

cori · Post by **cori** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 7:57 pm

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

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.

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.

Post by **Skylace** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 8:21 pm

Oh yum! This sounds great. Potato and leek soup is one of my favorites. I'm going to have to give this one a go!

IRiSHMaFIA · Post by **IRiSHMaFIA** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 9:29 pm

ohhhh it's one of my faves as well. I'll be giving this a go!

Thanks cori

Post by **eefanincan** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 4:41 am

Never had it but it sounds yummers! Might give it a go!

cori · Post by **cori** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:24 pm

Today I'm doubling the recipe as it's a snowy day and a perfect warmer upper, also will bring half to a neighbor, by the way I'm using the hand held mixer which works terrific

Twirley · Post by **Twirley** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:25 am

Thanks Cori - two of my favourite veggies - must try this one out.

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:56 am

ohh..that sounds good...and speaking of, those ainsley harriot cup a soups aren't to bad as a snack