Loading...This can work as a vegetarian dish.
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutesIngredients
2 leeks
5-6 cups cubed potatoes.
2 T. olive oil
Water
1/2 to 1 tsp. salt.
1 tsp. pepper.
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar (optional)
Directions
Scrub potatoes, do not peel, but you can if you prefer, I do half and half. Cube into small pieces, need 5-6 cups. Set aside.
Slice 2 leeks, you can use 1/2 way up the green part. Rinse well to remove sand and dirt.
Saute leeks in oil in a dutch oven til softened. Add potatoes, 1/2 to 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp pepper. Cover with water and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, slightly covered, for 45 minutes.
Mash to your liking in pot with potato masher. I like to leave it a little chunky. The addition of 2 cups of a good sharp cheese is a nice touch. This is our children’s favorite soup.
Categories: Kid-Friendly, Main Dish, One Dish Meal, Soups & Stews, Vegetarian
Submitted by: obieman58 on May 21, 2010
Cassie says:
I am making this today with leeks and yellow potatoes that we got in our Bountiful Basket. I am not a good cook so I’m afraid to monkey around with recipes but I was thinking that instead of water, chicken broth might be good?
On September 9, 2012 at 7:13 pm
Cassie says:
Ok, I had to follow up. I did get brave and added a chicken bouillon cube. This was amazing! It was more like mashed potatoes than soup but it was wonderful and filling. It didn’t have to cook as long with the yellow potatoes. My kids even loved it and my 8 year old is one of the pickiest people I’ve ever met. He asked me to make it tomorrow. :)I think I may make this instead of mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving. Thanks Suse!
On September 9, 2012 at 8:11 pm