St. Paddy's Day Potato & Leek Soup

Submitted by Chef Decadent1

"Warm up your friends and family on St. Paddy's day with this delicious, flavorful soup. Originated from the Best of Bridge"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups leeks
• 1⁄2 cup onion
• 1 garlic clove
• 1⁄4 cup margarine
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 1⁄2 cups potatoes
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

directions

1. Use only the white part of the leeks.
2. Saute the chopped leeks,chopped onions, and 1 clove of minced garlic in margarine until translucent. Add the chicken broth and the peeled and diced potatoes to the mixture, and cook until potatoes are tender.
3. Puree mixture in blender half at a time. Place in large soup pot and add cream,salt and pepper.Cook stirring occasionally until hot. Garnish as desired and serve.