potato/leek soup

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21 Pinches
North Freedom, WI
Updated on Jul 2, 2010

With 6 kids and no money, this was a favorite. We grew the cabbage ourselves, and it made a great summer/fall dinner with a slice of home made beer bread, and a garden salad

prep time 5 Min
cook time 45 Min
method ---
yield as many as you want

Ingredients

  • 1 - cabbage head
  • 2 large leek
  • 1 pint sour cream
  • 4 - bacon strips, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • - salt to taste
  • - pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • - additional sour cream for presentation

How To Make potato/leek soup

  • Step 1
    Cut leeks lengthwise, rinse completely, (Use green portion as well as white) cut into approximately 1 inch pieces.
  • Step 2
    Peel potatos and cube in 1 inch pieces.
  • Step 3
    Place vegetables in pot and partially cover with cold water. Cover
  • Step 4
    Place on burner and bring to boil
  • Step 5
    Cook until very tender.
  • Step 6
    Remove from heat and do not drain
  • Step 7
    Pour all into food processer, and puree.
  • Step 8
    Remove from processer, placing back into cooking pot.
  • Step 9
    Add carton of sour cream, butter, salt and pepper to taste. Stir until smooth
  • Step 10
    Serve with an additional spoonful of sour cream and a generous sprinkle of crumbled bacon

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