POTATO LEEK SOUP II

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Easy version of soup using wild leeks, chicken broth and instant potato flakes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Provided by Ruth Greer

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Potato Leek Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup sliced leeks
1 cup chopped onion
1 ⅔ cups chicken broth
4 cups milk
1 ⅓ cups potato flakes
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon celery salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Saute the leeks and onion in the butter for 5 minutes, or until tender. Pour in the broth and the milk and mix well.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the potato flakes, salt, celery salt and parsley. Allow to thicken and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 34.8 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1209.4 mg, Sugar 14.8 g