Main dishes

Chive & Onion Potato Leek Soup

photo by:kraft

Onions and chives make a classic flavor duo. So do potatoes and leeks. We decided to add both duos and make a soup that totals amazing.

time

prep:

10 min

total:

40 min

servings

total:

8 servings, 1 cup each

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What You Need

Tbsp. olive oil

large leeks (about 2 lb.), cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

large russet potatoes, peeled, cubed (about 4 cups)

cans (14-1/2 oz. each) chicken broth

2-3/4

cups water

1/2

tsp. pepper

container (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread

1/2

cup milk

1/4

cup chopped fresh chives

Make It

HEAT oil in large stockpot or Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Add leeks; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add potatoes, broth, water and pepper; cover. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Cool 10 minutes.

PLACE leek mixture, in batches, in blender container; cover. Blend until pureed. Return to stockpot.

ADD cream cheese spread, a tablespoonful at a time, beating with wire whisk until well blended. Cook on medium heat until cream cheese is completely melted, stirring constantly. Add milk; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with chives just before serving.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size Wise

One cup of this smooth, creamy soup goes a long way on flavor.

Easy Cleanup

To quickly clean your blender, fill the container half-full with hot water. Add a few drops of liquid dish soap, then cover. Blend on high speed for 30 seconds. Pour wash water out and rinse with fresh hot water.

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chewbaka

posted:

4/22/2009

very easy. Need some extra flavor.

meedy8

posted:

3/28/2008

i used this recipe as a base and made my own alterations. i have no idea how to purchase a leek. i used red potatoes and red onions. i did not blend the soup, i like potato soup chunky. i added some fake bacon sprinkled on top to serve.

kmhobbs

posted:

3/27/2007

Well it's potatoe soup, what more can you say?! It's very filling. Good comfort food and great to freeze individual portions for later.

a cook

posted:

2/26/2007

I've had much better potato soup. Would not make this again.

cookluv2

posted:

2/13/2007

Excellent! I added some ham too and it worked well. I'll definitely make this again!

a cook

posted:

11/20/2005

Added one garlic clove to the pot while it was boiling. Served with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese in place of chives. Excellent reviews from the family!!!

amahmud

posted:

12/4/2004

easy & quick to make and lovely in cold scottish winter!!!