Winter Leek and Potato Soup

Winter Leek and Potato Soup

This winter leek and potato soup recipe is a one-pot wonder. It's creamy and cheesy. Store-bought chicken broth makes this potato leek soup a breeze.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Calories
364 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Add leeks and onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Add potatoes and chicken broth; simmer until potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in half-and-half; simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes more.
Step 4
Stir in Cheddar cheese, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter, or more if needed
  • 2 leeks, cleaned and chopped
  • 0.5 cup chopped onion

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