German Leek and Potato Soup

Description

Leeks and potatoes are simmered with a ham bone, then pureed before cream is added to this subtle soup.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup chopped leeks
  • 8 potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 6 cups water
  • ½ teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1 ham bone
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat
  2. cook onions in butter until translucent. Stir in leeks
  3. potatoes
  4. water
  5. thyme and the ham bone. Bring to a boil
  6. then reduce heat
  7. cover and simmer until potatoes are tender
  8. 20 to 30 minutes.
  9. Remove ham bone and puree soup with a blender or food processor. Return to pot
  10. stir in cream
  11. salt and pepper
  12. heat through and serve.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 50 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 8

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