Cheesy Potato Leek Soup
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Family Circle
Leeks bring a mild-onion flavor to this delicious cheese and potato soup recipe that's perfect for a cold winter night.
Servings:
8 cups
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
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Ingredients
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2 tablespoonsunsalted buttersee savings
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2 largeleeks (about 1 pound), white and part of green slicedsee savings
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1 smallonion, choppedsee savings
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1-1/2 poundsall-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch piecessee savings
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2chicken bouillon cubes (4 grams each), such as Maggi brandsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonsaltsee savings
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1/8 teaspoonground nutmegsee savings
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1/8 teaspooncayenne peppersee savings
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1 cupshredded sharp cheddar cheesesee savings
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Chives, for garnishsee savings
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Directions
1.
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add leek and onion. Cook, covered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2.
Add potatoes, bouillon, salt, nutmeg, cayenne pepper and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, covered, for 35 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.
3.
Carefully puree mixture in batches and return to saucepan. Gently reheat and add cheese, stirring until melted.
4.
Garnish with chives, if desired, and serve.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 167, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 411 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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