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German Leek and Potato Soup

SUBMITTED BY: sal

"Leeks and potatoes are simmered with a ham bone, then pureed before cream is added to this subtle soup."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 12 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  50 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 5 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup chopped leeks
  • 8 potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 6 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1 ham bone
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook onions in butter until translucent. Stir in leeks, potatoes, water, thyme and the ham bone. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. Remove ham bone and puree soup with a blender or food processor. Return to pot, stir in cream, salt and pepper, heat through and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2006 by David B.
We prefer it a little less pureed. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2005 by LKKAISER
Delicious! Used fat free half and half (instead of cream) and 1/4 cup butter to cut down on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2003 by LAFLOWERS
Too much butter not enough flavor. Mid-way through cooking, I had to add chicken broth and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2003 by CAMPLANDRETH1
Incredibly delicious.. I am in Germany where leeks are plentiful and cheap.. I tried this kind... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2007 by liffa
I love this soup! The ratio of leeks to other ingredients gave it a very delicate "leeky"... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2005 by JENNIESCHOLL
The soup was good, a bit bland, but just not one I'd make over again. Maybe I'm not a fan of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2008 by Peaches
This seemes a good, basic, potato soup, but bland. I made it once per the recipe. When I made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2008 by mmr
Made this with the ham bone from our Christmas dinner. What a yummy, hearty winter soup. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2008 by pammckissack
awesome!! we are now "hooked" on leeks...we even planted them in our garden! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2008 by Jennifer
This is ok. Like another reviewer said, it was kind of like runny mashed potatoes. The flavor... MORE

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