Crockpot Potato and Leek Soup

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(6 votes) 5 6

This classic soup can also be made in your crockpot!

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb. potatoes (about 5 to 6 medium)
  • 3 Tbs. all-purpose flour
  • 5 C. chicken broth
  • 2 medium leeks, rinsed and chopped
  • 3 Tbs. minced fresh dill
  • 1 1/2 C. chopped cooked ham
  • 3/4 C. Half & Half or cream
  • Salt and ground pepper to taste

Directions

Peel and cut the potatoes into 3/4 inch cubes. Add them to the crock pot. Sprinkle with the flour and toss to coat. Add the broth and mix. Stir in the leeks and 1/2 of the fresh minced dill. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. Puree 2 C. of the soup in a blender or food processor and return it to the crock pot. Stir in the ham and cream plus the remaining dill. Cover again and heat on high for 10-15 minutes till all it heated through.

Yield: 6 servings

Reviews (2)

  • the only reason i clicked this because i thot there was crack in it

    Flag as inappropriate poop234333  |  December 19, 2012

  • I had never cooked with leeks before this recipe -- I always used a mild onion for flavor. However, this soup is wonderful! I doubled the recipe so I could freeze some -- thank goodness because this soup is wonderful! The only thing I added to this recipe was 1 cup chopped celery.

    Flag as inappropriate ChefNita  |  November 19, 2008