Potato and Onion Soup

This is a very savory and tasty soup!

• Calories: 243 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon salt
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• ¼ cup margarine
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 quarts water
• 2 leeks
• 2 red potatoes, peeled and sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a heavy 4 quart pan, melt 1/4 cup butter and onion until wilted. Add cleaned and sliced leeks, potatoes, water and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer, partially covered, for 45 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.

Step 2

Remove from heat and cool if you want. Blend the cooked mixture until smooth. Return to the saucepan; add 1/4 cup butter, cream and chives. Check for seasonings. Heat, but do not boil or the cream will curdle.