SAUSAGE AND LEEK SOUP

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I have been making this soup for years and I never get tired of it. It can easily be doubled to freeze for future meals.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter
2 cups leeks, sliced (white part only)
3/4 cup carrot, diced
3/4 cup celery, diced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
1/4 lb kielbasa, skin removed and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Cook the leeks, carrots and celery until softened but not browned.
  • Add the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Blend in the chicken stock.
  • Add the potatoes and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  • Add the sausage, salt, marjoram and pepper to taste.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes.

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