Potato and Leek Soup

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The soup came together very easily and is very tasty, But I will say that you need to watch the salt. I used kosher salt and I did not use the amount that was called for and it did not need any more.

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I made this soup the other week and thought it was fantastic. The only thing I would do next time is cut out some of the salt. The bacon added great flavors. I definitely plan on making this again soon.

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I am single, I doubled the recipe and am so glad I did. I used dried thyme, left out the cream to reduce the calories and it was wonderful !!

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This is the best potato soup I've ever made or had in my life.

I made some slight modifications.

I used 1 large leek, 2 bay leaves, 1 heaping teaspoon of black pepper (no peppercorns on hand, 1 teaspoon of thyme (no fresh thyme on hand, 3 tablespoons butter, 3 slices Nueske's Peppered bacon, 1/2 cup Chardonnay, 5 cups stock, 5 large red potatoes (skin-on, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, no white pepper, 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, and no chives.

I didn't puree...I hand mashed with a potato masher until there were no chunks larger than pea-size. It's PERFECT.

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Loved the recipe it was easy, quick and very comforting on a cold day. I didn't have fresh thyme so used dried instead (Thyme is not much different dried vs fresh in flavor. Entire family loved it.

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I am not one to comment on recipes, however after trying this, I had to join so I could. This was the best potato soup I have ever made. I didnt want to spend $2 on a package of fresh thyme to only use 4 sprigs, (frugel, I know so I used dried instead. Also didnt have peppercorns, so I used black pepper in place of those and the white pepper. It was SO good, and super easy to make. I almost want to get a cold so I can make this for myself again!! Its heartwarming!!!

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I made this tonight after trying to find a recipe similar to the potato soup I had a French restaurant years ago in Georgia. This comes close but I doctored it up. I sauteed 2 T of chopped shallots in 2T of butter, added 1/4 c. of finely diced celery, 1 large garlic clove, minced 1/4 c. of very finely diced carrot. Next time I'll use 1/2 c. of the celery and 1/2 c. of the carrot. I kept the carrot to one side of the pan and then removed it when it was softened to add to the final soup for color and not to have it pureed. I used 3 slices of pancetta very finely minced instead of bacon. I used low-sodium chicken broth and 3/4 c. of light cream. 1 1/4 lb. of potatoes seemed to be not enough but I followed the recipe - it was sufficient. After I pureed the soup in batches in my blender (a whisk won't work I added the cream, carrots and 1/2 c. of canned baby peas. That's the way I remember the soup I had at the restaurant. I added the chives and also some fresh dill. I didn't have cheese cloth to make the bouquet garni but I improvised and used the ceramic tea caddy insert for a large coffee mug to hold the peppercorns, thyme and bay leaves. It was heavy enough to sit in the pot whille the soup bulbbled. I used 1/2 tsp of salt instead of the 1 1/2 and regular black peppercorns instead of the white. The aroma of the Chardonnay was really nice as the soup cooked and it calmed down once the soup was ready and then cooled off. It made about 12 8 oz. cups. The next time I make it I will chop the potatoes in smaller pieces like the carrots and not puree the entire soup so that there are little pieces of potato showing. This is a creamy, velvety soup that feels much like a Campbell's Cream of Celery soup in consistency. Even with the shallots and garlic, the soup is still mild and delicate. Maybe using bacon or a smoked bacon would give it more punch but it's defintitely delicious and would impress guests.

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Very easy! Bought some leeks at the Farmers Market and chose this recipe to try. It is a winner! My 4 year old Granddaughter kept asking for more!

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If you are wondering aout do it or not im here to say to you.. do it lease! its delicious, greatest flavor even i am not soup fan i just love it it is flavorful, great consistancy, color, very simple and great. It seems like a restaurant great soup. Impress your family and yourself with this flavorful soup.

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I love this soup. I made it using 4 slices of bacon but otherwise I did everything by the recipe. I blended it in my blender easily. The blender changed the whole consistancy which made it better. My husband couldn't stop eating it. I would recommend it to everyone.