Potato, Leek, and Carrot Soup

papergoddess's Note:

I've tried many potato and baked potato soup recipes, and I've narrowed it down to the way I like it. Maybe you'll like it, too.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 4 -5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 large leek, white and half of the green, washed and diced
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 1/2 cups instant mashed potatoes
• 1 cup half-and-half

Garnish

• crumbled bacon or cheddar cheese or green onion, if desired

Directions:

1. Melt butter. Saute leek and carrot until leek is soft, about 10 minutes.
2. Add flour; stir until smooth.
3. Add stock and potatoes. Simmer for 25 minutes.
4. Remove from stove. Add instant potato flakes. Stir until smooth. Let sit, covered, 5 minutes.
5. Add half-and-half.

Reviews

[IAteMyGluestick]

Great comfort food!