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How to Make Leek and Potato Chowder - A Step-by-Step Guide

Leek and Potato Chowder is a hearty and comforting soup that is perfect for those chilly evenings. This recipe is a classic combination of leeks, potatoes, and savory broth, resulting in a rich and creamy chowder that is sure to warm you up from the inside out. Whether you're looking for a delicious meal to serve on a cold winter night or simply craving a bowl of delicious comfort food, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings.

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Ingredients

  • 3 leeks
  • 6 tablespoons butter, divided
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 5 small red potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 slices crispy cooked bacon, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup water as needed
  • 1 cup half-and-half

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Clean leeks by cutting off the roots and the tips of the leaves. Make a vertical cut from the root end to the tops, being careful to not cut through completely. The leeks will now open like the pages of a book, and any mud can be cleaned out between the leaves under the faucet. Slice the cleaned leeks into quarter-inch strips.
  • Melt half the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute leeks in hot butter until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer to a slow cooker.
  • Melt remaining butter in the same skillet over low heat. Gradually whisk flour into the melted butter until the mixture forms a clump of dough. Slowly stream chicken broth into the skillet, continually whisking until the broth is entirely incorporated; pour over the mixture in the slow cooker. Add bacon and potatoes to the slow cooker. Season mixture with salt and pepper; stir.
  • Cook on Low until the potatoes are soft, stirring water into the mixture if it gets too thick, at least 2 hours. Stir half-and-half into the mixture and continue cooking for 1 hour more.

    • Nutrition

    326 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 865mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 88mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 803mg

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    Soup recipes
    Vegetarian recipes
    Comfort food recipes
    Easy recipes
    Creamy recipes