ellen's cheesy potato leek soup

How To Make ellen's cheesy potato leek soup

• Step 1
  Peel potatoes and cut into bite-size cubes. Prepare leeks: remove dark green leaves, cut in half lengthwise without cutting all the way through; thoroughly wash the white and light green part under cold water to remove any grit. Slice the leek thinly.
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  Step 2
  Place potatoes and leek in a large pot of boiling salted water; add onion and garlic. Cook, covered, about 15 minutes.
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  Step 3
  Drain into a colander and set aside.
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  Step 4
  Cook bacon until crispy; crumble and set aside.
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  Step 5
  In the same large pot, melt butter; add flour and salt and pepper. Blend with a wire whisk, and add milk gradually, stirring constantly with whisk.
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  Step 6
  When mixture begins to thicken, add the potatoes and leeks back into the pot, stirring until blended.
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  Step 7
  Add the crumbled bacon to the soup; mix well.
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  Step 8
  Add the cheese to the soup and mix well. Stir frequently until cheese is melted and soup is heated through.
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  Step 9
  Spoon into bowls and top with croutons if desired.
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