Fred's Potato Cheese Soup |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Wow is all I can say! My wife hates to cook, I love to cook. This soup is a winner and a great comfort food in the fall/winter months. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
2 cups celery, sliced and chopped |
2 cups leeks, sliced |
1 cup onion, chopped |
4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced |
2 cups boiled potatoes, peeled and diced |
6 cups water |
salt and pepper |
1 teaspoon dijon mustard |
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated |
1/2 cup heavy cream |
Directions:
1. In large pot add extra virgin olive oil leeks, onion, celery and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until tender.
2. Add 4 cups of potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
3. Add water and bring to a simmer. Cook until vegetables are tender.
4. Puree mixture with hand mixer, and then bring to simmer.
5. Add 2 cups boiled potatoes, mustard and cheese. Mix well.
6. Add cream and bring to simmer.
7. Pour into bowl and serve.
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