Welsh Leek and Potato Soup

This is perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any other cold day of the year. It will fill you up and keep you warm and satisfied.

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Course Hot Appetizer

Cuisine Continental

Servings servings

Calories 1234.67 kcal

Ingredients

4 medium boiling potatoes
2 slices bacon
2 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter
4 medium leeks (halved lengthwise, sliced thin crosswise)
5 cup(s) chicken broth
2 tablespoon(s) snipped flat-leafed parsley
33/100 cup(s) milk
1 salt, to taste
1 freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Peel potatoes and dice into 1/2-inch cubes.
In a 4-quart saucepan fry bacon in butter until golden crisp; add garlic and cook over medium-low heat.
Add potato and leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
Stir in broth and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, or until potato is very tender.
Stir in milk, parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 1234.67kcalCarbohydrates: 198.12gProtein: 38.77gFat: 37.33gSaturated Fat: 18.85gCholesterol: 114.85mgSodium: 7468.6mgFiber: 21.16gSugar: 28.1g

Keyword Anniversary Parties, Beef, Butter, Dinner Parties, Heart Healthy, Low Cholesterol, Potato, Soup, St. Patrick's Day, Vegetables

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