Potato-Leek Soup with Mini Pierogi

By danyell923

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 bunch leeks (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced and rinsed well
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 russet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

12 frozen mini pierogi (half of a 1-pound package) Chopped fresh chives, for topping

Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the leeks and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until well coated, about 2 minutes.

Add 3 cups water, the chicken broth and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are very tender, 15 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Working in 2 or 3 batches, puree the soup in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a clean pot and stir in the cream; season with salt and pepper. Keep warm over low heat.

Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring, until crisp, about 7 minutes. Transfer to paper towels using a slotted spoon. Add the pierogi to the skillet and cook, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and warmed through, about 5 minutes. Top each serving of soup with pierogi, bacon and chives.

Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/potato-leek-soup-with-mini-pierogi.html?oc=linkback