Roasted Potato Leek Soup

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I roasted the potatos and leeks for 45 minutes, and ran through food processor. The mixture was still not blended well, so used immersion blender and still not smooth. I think it needs to roast longer. It took quite a bit of salt to get any taste at all.

I think that this soup was ok, but I've tasted better.

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I followed the recipe exactly as Ina stated down to the shallots and oh my gosh.!! I couldn't believe that Potato Leek soup could be so delicious. My husband just loved it. I know that I will be making this recipe again and again. Thank you Ina for such a wonderful recipe.

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I dont think I have ever had one, and they are wonderful. Especially roasted, yum. This was a hit. My only complaint, and its half my fault. I was making this with the shallots and your herb garlic bread. I get finished with soup, toss my bread in the oven and had the 8 min. while it was baking to make the shallots for the garnish. But when I flipped the page over to begin, it said that they take 30-40 min. It was my fault for not reading the entire recipe before I began. But I do wish you would have maybe suggested starting with this step when I began roasting the veggies. Just change it on the instructions so we are aware. Thanks Ina. I ended up frying some good bacon to crumble on top. I was sad to not have the shallots, but will plan ahead next time.

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I made this soup and the crispy shallots. I even bought a candy thermometer! The only thing I didn't do was peel the potatoes. I used all of the ingredients exactly as listed, even made chicken stock from scratch! This was so rich and delicious it could have been the whole meal! If I make it again I will probably try to cut back on some of the fat and use half and half instead of the heavy cream. I might even try some sour cream instead of the creme fraiche, it's so delicious BUT it's loaded with fat. Looking forward to the rest of it tonight!!
Yummmmmm!

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I recommend Clos du Bois Chardonnay for the white wine. The flavor of this soup is amazing. Like many others, I couldn't find creme fraiche so I used sour cream and it was delicious. I also recommend using the freshest and most local ingredients possible. I'm lucky enough to live near an incredible dairy farm and I think that also helped take the flavor of this soup to another level. My shallots only took 30 minutes, but I have a gas stove so maybe it was actually hotter than low heat. They're DEFINITELY worth the effort. The overall presentation of this soup is certainly gourmet, but if you simply follow the instructions it's not that difficult to make.

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...that something so easy to prepare can net such great results! I made this last night for my husband and sister and we could not stop eating it......It is simply delicious....(okay, I confess that I cut back a little on the creme fraiche and used half & half instead of heavy cream to save a few calories, but these minor changes did not alter the taste of this wonderful soup. Immersion blender is the way to go....so easy.
Thanks again Ina for this and so many other fantastic recipes.

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This looked great when I watched Ina make it on TV but it really wasn't worth the effort. I DID use creme fresh. I DID cook the shallots. I DID use arugula. I wanted to cook it exactly the way Ina did but I was disappointed. I do not understand how so many reviewers here can give a recipe 5 stars and then go on and on about how many changes they made to the original recipe either because they couldn't find the ingredients or they wanted to add or subtract something they do or don't like. For instance I thought adding garlic would help in the flavor but didn't because that's not the recipe. If the recipe is not good enough to stand on it's own so much that you need to doctor it, then it does not deserve 5 stars. Give it 4 or 3 stars but definitely not 5 stars since the original recipe was not truly experienced. IMHO

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I saw this episode and HAD to make it myself. It was very delicious and hearty, a new staple in my cooking repertoire. I could not find creme fraiche in my local market so I just used sour cream. Next time I will try harder to find the creme fraiche, although I doubt it makes that much of a difference.

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I've never heard such glowing comments from guests before. Well, it is truly delicious. But boy, is it rich!!

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I didn't tell the kids that the leeks were in it and they ate every drop! but presentation helps and this is the best: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7NztgwB1Pg