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La Madeleine Country Potato Soup

A luxuriously creamy French potato soup with leeks and fresh thyme, topped with cheddar and bacon for the ultimate comfort food experience.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 398 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Add the broth, potatoes, fresh thyme, and salt to taste. Cook for 40 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently to avoid scorching.
  3. Puree the soup with an immersion blender or in a standard blender.
  4. Add cream and bring to a boil.
  5. 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

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

% 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.