Recipe: Leek and Potato Soup

Recipes using McCormick White Pepper

Price Each: $41.49USD

Quantity 

• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 leeks, white parts only, thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 3 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
• 3 cups strained chicken broth
• salt and white pepper
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 cups heavy cream

1. In a saucepan heat the butter and in it cook the leeks and onion until the slices wilt.
2. Add the potatoes, stir in the broth, and cook over low heat for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are very soft.
3. Strain the broth and force the vegetables along with it through a fine sieve into a mixing howl or puree the mixture in an electric blender.
4. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
5. Return the puree to the saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil over low heat, stirring constantly.
6. Add the milk and cream, and let the leek and potato soup heat through without further boiling.

Makes 6 servings of Leek and Potato Soup.