Rich Leek & Potato Soup
Flavors of Stilton cheese, garlic and sage flavor this unique version of a classic rich creamy soup.
Yield
6 servingsPrep
10 minCook
35 minReady
45 minTrans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ | cup |
butter
|
|
| 2 | each |
leeks
white part, chopped |
*
|
| 1 | each |
onions
chopped |
|
| 1 | each |
garlic cloves
minced |
|
| 3 | cups |
chicken broth
|
|
| 1 ½ | pounds |
potatoes
boiled peeled, diced |
|
| 1 ½ | cups |
heavy whipping cream
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
sage
ried |
*
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
sage
minced |
|
| ¼ | pound |
stilton cheese
|
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | ml |
butter
|
|
| 2 | each |
leeks
white part, chopped |
*
|
| 1 | each |
onions
chopped |
|
| 1 | each |
garlic cloves
minced |
|
| 7.1E+2 | ml |
chicken broth
|
|
| 680.4 | g |
potatoes
boiled peeled, diced |
|
| 355 | ml |
heavy whipping cream
|
|
| 5 | ml |
sage
ried |
*
|
| 2.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
sage
minced |
|
| 113.4 | g |
stilton cheese
|
*
|
Directions
Melt butter over low heat, add leek, onion and garlic and cook, covered w/buttered wax paper and lid, stir occasionally 15 to 20 minutes, until the onions are soft and translucent.
Add stock and potato, simmer, covered 15 minutes, until potato is tender, and purée in blender/processor or use a hand-held blender.
Return purée to pan, stir in cream, dried sage, salt and white pepper to taste. Reheat over low heat, put in bowls and top with port, fresh sage and Stilton.
