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December 05, 2010

"Soup"er Sunday

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It's time for Souper Sunday.
Did you guess at the Monday mystery photo for this week?
If you guessed leeks you were correct and I used this bunch to make some leek and potato soup.
I've tried several different recipes which can be found in various recipe books or on the internet.  This year I tried a recipe that was in the milk calendar for this year.

Ingredients
3 leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
3 large potatoes, peeled and diced, about 4 cups
2 cups of vegetable or chicken broth
2 cups milk
salt and pepper for seasoning to your taste
Melt some butter in a pan and add leeks and celery and seasoning if you are adding it.   Stir often until leeks are tender.  Add broth and 1 cup of water.  Cover and bring to a boil.  Cook until potatoes are soft.  Remove from heat.  Take half of the soup mixture out and puree in a blender.  Leave the other half chunky.  Add puree part back to pot, add milk and heat over medium heat.  Stir often.  Do not boil.  Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Serve this delicious soup with some crusty bread.
 
Have you enjoyed a delicious bowl of soup lately?
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7 thoughts from visitors:

  1. Linda that sounds perfect for these colder days now !
    I like the milk calender .. it has great recipes : )
    Joy

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  2. Thanks for the recipe, I've been making carrot & honey soup and bean (fasolada) soups! Yum!! I haven't seen the milk calendar - will go check out your link!

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  3. I saw that recipe too and love leeks so will try it after seeing yours.... my fav soup lately has been squash

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  4. Hi Joy, you can always count on good recipes in the milk calendar.

    Heather, your carrot & honey soup sounds good.

    I was going to also try the Hodge Podge recipe Rosemary. My friend from Nova Scotia is always telling me about it, so now I have a recipe to follow.

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  5. Perfect soup on a colder winter evening. Thank you for sharing the recipe. Take care and enjoy the week.

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  6. Leek and Potato Soup from the Harrowsmith Cookbook is my go to soup if I want something creamy and stick to your ribs. Bet yours was delicious too.

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  7. Oh, I think I was close. The soup looks really good.. yum.

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