German Leek And Potato Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup chopped leeks
• 8 potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 6 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1 ham bone
• 1 cup heavy cream
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• in a large pot over medium heat, cook onions in butter until translucent. stir in leeks, potatoes, water, thyme and the ham bone. bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
• remove ham bone and puree soup with a blender or food processor. return to pot, stir in cream, salt and pepper, heat through and serve.