Leek Potato Mushroom Cheddar Soup

Potatoes and leeks sauteed in butter and olive oil, roughly mashed and blended with chicken stock, Cheddar cheese, and portobello mushrooms. What more could you want in one pot?

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 289 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup water
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground mustard
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 leeks, finely chopped (white part only)
• 4 medium potatoes (red or Yukon Gold), chopped
• salt, pepper, and celery salt, to taste
• 3 ounces chopped portobello mushrooms
• croutons for garnish, if desired

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a skillet, cook leek, garlic, and potato in 1 tablespoon of butter and the olive oil over medium low heat, stirring often. Do not allow potato to brown.

Step 2

Place mustard, salt, pepper, celery salt, and flour together in a bowl. Gradually whisk in water and chicken broth until well blended. Stir into potato mixture, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour.

Step 3

Mash softened potatoes by hand so they remain lumpy. Stir in Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until melted, then add milk but do not boil. Cook mushrooms over medium high heat in remaining 1 tablespoon of butter until soft. Add to the soup, and stir. Serve immediately with croutons, if desired.