Savory Leek And Potato Soup Recipes

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute leeks and chives until tender. Stir in mashed potatoes, savory and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until flavors are blended, 8-10 minutes. , Puree soup using an immersion blender or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan. Stir in cream, salt and pepper; heat through.

Steps:

• In a good-sized pot, melt butter with oil over medium heat. Wait till the foam from the butter calms down, then add leeks, cook until wilted slightly, and bright green, add garlic, cook for 1 minute.
• Add 4 Tbsp flour, cook a minute or two, stirring constantly so it doesn't burn, until it turns a richer colour of yellow.
• Next, gradually, while stirring, add chicken stock, until all is incorporated, and you do not have lumps. Use a whisk if necessary.
• Add potatoes, savory, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Cook till potatoes are tender, with the lid ajar, over medium-low heat.
• Remove about a cup of the potatoes.
• Stir in 1 cup heavy cream.
• Mash the reserved 1 cup of potatoes slightly, then stir back into the soup.
• Check for seasoning and serve!

Steps:

• Cut up peeled and washed potatoes into 2" sized cubes.
• Peel the outer layer of leaves off of the leeks and wash well. Dice into 1" pieces.
• Chop the turkey bacon. I usually cut half a package at a time with kitchen scissors.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet on med-high heat. Add bacon, pepper well, and cook until almost done. Add leeks and continue cooking a few minutes until leeks are starting to caramelize and bacon is as crispy as you want it. Stir often.
• Meanwhile, place potatoes, cream of celery soup, broth, and 2 cups of water in a large stockpot. Mix well and heat on med-high heat.
• Season with the pepper, garlic and thyme. The measurements listed here are approximations. I probably add double these amounts, but I like my food heavily seasoned.
• Once the leek/bacon mixture is done, add to the stockpot. Add water if needed to maintain the consistency you want - more water, more soupy. Less water, more like a stew. Turn the heat down to low and simmer until the potatoes are done all the way through, about 45 minutes.

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks; stir to coat with butter. Cover saucepan; cook until leeks are tender, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes. Cover and cook until potatoes begin to soften but do not brown, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add 4 1/2 cups stock. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 30 minutes.
• Puree soup in batches in processor until smooth. Return to saucepan. Thin with additional stock if soup is too thick. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Bring soup to simmer. Ladle into bowls. Garnish with chives and serve.