Leek and Potato soup

 
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Skylace
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:00 pm    Post subject: Leek and Potato soup Reply with quote

Another veggie recipe from "The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet".

Leek and Potato Soup

2 TBS non-hydrogenate margarine
3-4 medium/large leeks, white and palest green parts only, chopped and very well rinsed
6 large potatoes, peeled and diced
2 vegetable bouillon cubes
1-1.5 cups 1% low-fat milk or soymilk as needed.

1. Heat the margarine in a soup pot. Add the leeks and saute over low heat, stirring often, until they are wilted, 8-10 minutes

2. Add the potatoes, enough water to cover and the bouillon cubes. Bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer gently until the potatoes are very tender, 25-30 minutes

3. Remove 2 cups of potatoes with a slotted spoon and mash coarsely (I actually removed 4 cups). Return to the soup pot and stir in enough milk to achieve a medium-thick consistency. Season with salt and pepper. If time allows let the soup stand off the heat for an hour or two to develop flavor. Make sure to reheat.
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faceless
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

that sounds great and simple to make - I'll be giving it a go for sure
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Skylace
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It really was great and easy not to mention cheap. It will make a lot, which you can freeze for later or you can cut the recipe down.
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eefanincan
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I like the idea of making a big batch and freezing the rest for later. What's the difference if you make a big amount or smaller? You still have to get groceries, do the prep, etc., so if you've got freezer space, go for it.
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birdgirl



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PostPosted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think I will just open a tin (an organic one)? Confused
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Skylace
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

birdgirl wrote:
I think I will just open a tin (an organic one)? Confused

Laughing Fair enough but I hate canned leek and potato soup. It has no flavor at all to me.
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luke



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PostPosted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 12:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

i made this tonight and it was really really nice, mine was the same as skys recipe only with a bit of garlic. it was the first soup i've ever made but definitely not the last Smile
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Skylace
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 1:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The garlic sounds like a good idea luke. I will have to give it a try. It's still not cool enough here to make soup but you can be sure I will be soon!
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