Easy Potato and Leek Soup

A quick and easy soup that tastes great. I like to take a potato masher and roughly mash some of the potatoes. This helps to thicken the soup. I also like to use seasoned chicken broth. You can use heavy cream or half-and-half, depending on how rich you want the soup to be.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 614 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons margarine
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 leeks, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium pot over medium heat, combine the potatoes and broth and allow to simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

Step 2

In a separate skillet over medium heat, saute the leeks in the butter or margarine for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Add the leeks and the cream to the potatoes and stir well. (Note: This is the point I like to take a potato masher and slightly thicken the soup.)