La Madeleine Country Potato Soup
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La Madeleine Country Potato Soup
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A luxuriously creamy French potato soup with leeks and fresh thyme, topped with cheddar and bacon for the ultimate comfort food experience.
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Ingredients
- 1/8 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups thinly sliced leeks
- 1 cup sliced yellow onion
- salt to taste
- 1 1/2 quarts chicken broth
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Bacon cooked and diced
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Instructions
- Place the butter, leeks, and onions in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add a pinch of salt and sauté until the onions become translucent and the leeks change color.
- Add the broth, potatoes, fresh thyme, and salt to taste. Cook for 40 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently to avoid scorching.
- Puree the soup with an immersion blender or in a standard blender.
- Add cream and bring to a boil.
- Serve hot, garnished with cheddar cheese and diced bacon.
Notes
- This recipe is from Executive Chef Remy Schaal of la Madeleine French Bakery and Cafe. Founded in Dallas in 1983, la Madeleine has many neighborhood cafes and bakeries in five states and Washington, D.C. Excellent potato soup!
- You may want to make modifications to this soup like:
- If you like thick potato soup you can add an additional potato or two to this recipe.
- You can add about 1/2 cup cheese to the soup to turn it into a cheesy potato soup.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
398kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
503mg
(21%)
Potassium
1025mg
(29%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1355IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
25.6mg
(28%)
Calcium
234mg
(23%)
Iron
6.6mg
(37%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 398kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 503mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 1025mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1355IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 25.6mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 234mg | 23% |
| Iron | 6.6mg | 37% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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