Hearty Leek And Potato Soup
- 3 Leeks, White Portion, Chunked
- 6 Russet Potatoes, Peeled and Cubed
- 6 stalks Green Onions, Diced
- 3 stalks Celery, Sliced
- 6 cloves Garlic, Chopped
- 1 quart Vegetable Broth
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Heavy Cream or Sour Cream
- 1 stick Butter
- 3 tablespoons Flour
- In a soup pot, melt butter over medium heat
- Add leeks, garlic and celery
- Sautee until tender
- Cover and let vegetables sweat for 10 minutes
- Add vegetable broth, potatoes, salt and pepper
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender
- Slowly sprinkle flour into soup and stir so it doesn't clump
- Cook for 2 minutes until soup thickens
- Reduce heat to low and add green onions and cream.
- Stir in and heat through, but do not bring to a boil.
leeks, potatoes, stalks green onions, stalks celery, garlic, vegetable broth, pepper, salt, heavy cream, butter, flour
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/hearty-leek-and-potato-soup-569c43a02b5b681030af96ea (may not work)