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Potato-Leek Soup

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Cream cheese and milk add to the creamy texture of this delicious Potato Leek Soup.

time

prep:

20 min

total:

1 hr

servings

total:

2 qt. or 8 servings, 1 cup each

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What You Need

Tbsp. olive oil

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

lb. baking potatoes (about 4), peeled, cubed

1-1/4

qt. (5 cups) water

tsp. salt

1/2

tsp. black pepper

pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed

1/2

cup milk

1/4

cup chopped fresh chives

Make It

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

BLEND leek mixture, in batches, in blender until smooth. Return to pan. Add cream cheese, a few cubes at a time; cook on medium heat until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly.

ADD milk; cook 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Top with chives.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Serving Suggestion

Top with 6 crumbled cooked OSCAR MAYER Bacon slices.

Passover Celebrations

To prepare this recipe for Passover, select food products that are kosher for Passover as needed. Consult with your rabbi if you have any questions.

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Goddoesntmakejunk

posted:5/16/2013

This was easy and quick to make AND absolutely delicious!

tanmdc

posted:3/13/2013

A DREAM-LIKE POTATO SOUP

h20mom57

posted:11/14/2012

When my husband first heard I was making this soup he turned his nose up at it. All it took was one taste. He ate two bowls full and wanted more! I will make it again real soon.

mirandaupnorth

posted:11/27/2011

Soooo good and easy to make, I used green onion and chopped bacon as a garnish.

dragonqt18

posted:6/21/2011

I am a huge fan of potato soup in general, so i thought i would try this since it had leeks, which i had never had before, it was amazing, i added cheese, bacon bits, and chives to the top when it was done and in stead of using a blender i used a hand mixer, it turned out wonderful, my family was really happy with it

Tom0223_2000

posted:4/17/2011

Outstanding for a cold, rainy, midwestern spring day.

gretcheepoo

posted:2/5/2011

I thought it was a nice creamy soup, but I agree with some other reviewers that I would either not puree it as long or pull out some potatoes for a little texture. Also, you really should use only the white part of the leeks, that helps you avoid any dirt trapped in the leaves.

dsdore

posted:1/24/2010

Oh my Goodness! This is one of the best potato soup recipes by far! I will definately be sharing this recipe with friends.

Vladilyich

posted:9/17/2009

This is a fabulous recipe. I like my soup with a little bite, so I will add either 1 tsp celery seed or 1 tsp cayenne to it (sometimes both).

celynwmn1689

posted:6/14/2009

This soup is awesome! Definitely soak the leeks as recommended. I used fat free cream cheese and seasoned it with salt and pepper to desired taste. The blender process is a little tiresome but so worth the end result!