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The Irish Rover’S Leek & Potato Soup

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Boiling, Stewing Cuisine: Irish Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 5 Calories: 7966.8

Dietary:

V Vegetarian

Description

This Irish soup features Potatoes; peeled and cubed, Leek; coarsely chopped, Carrots; peeled and cubed, Bay leaf, Thyme. It delivers a pleasant kick of heat. Comforting for cold days and perfect for meal prep. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Directions

In a large pot, combine potatoes, leeks, carrots, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper.
Add broth and enough water to cover vegetables.
Bring to a boil.
Turn heat to simmer and cook until vegetables are soft.
In a separate pan, heat milk.
When vegetables are soft, add milk to vegetable mixture.
Make a roux, or paste, by combining the oil and flour.
Stir into hot soup, a tablespoon at a time, allowing several minutes of cooking between each addition until soup reaches desires thickness.
Remove bay leaf before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Servings 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories 7966.8kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 817.5g1258%
Saturated Fat 124.2g621%
Cholesterol 6.0mg2%
Sodium 288.2mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 165.8g56%
Dietary Fiber 26.2g105%
Sugars 28.9g
Protein 27.7g56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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The Irish Rover’S Leek & Potato Soup