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Potato Leek Soup

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A home-kitchen version of potato leek soup, written step by step so it's easy to follow built around good chicken and pantry staples.

Potato Leek Soup
Total
19 min
Level
Medium

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 2 large leeks
  • 3 c. rich chicken broth
  • 2 large baking potatoes
  • 1 1/2 c. watercress
  • heavy cream

Method

  1. Melt butter.

  2. Add thinly sliced leeks and saute until soft (8 minutes).

  3. Stir in chicken broth and potatoes, peeled and sliced au gratin style.

  4. Partially cover; simmer for about 10 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, mash some potatoes against the side of the pan.

  5. Stir in coarsely chopped watercress.

  6. Simmer for 1 minute. Serve in bowl.

  7. Season with salt, pepper and swirl 1 tablespoon heavy cream.

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