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potato leek soup, comfort food,

Potato Leek Soup

Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 3 leeks white and light green part only, chopped
  • 5 cups yellow flesh potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 tbsps cornstarch
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium heat.
  2. Add leeks and cook until tender, stirring frequently.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a large measuring cup, whisk 1 1/2 tbsps cornstarch into chicken broth. Add mixture to pot.
  5. Add potatoes and bring to a boil.
  6. Add cream and milk and reduce to a simmer until potatoes are tender. Roughly 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Recipe Notes

Serve with grated sharp cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.