Potato-Leek Soup

By maritza1211

Taken from Family Circle Magazine

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb. sliced leeks
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 lbs potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 7 cups water
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/5 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp round nutmeg
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Preparation

Step 1

In a large nonstick pot heat oil, add leeks and onion. Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes, stir occasionally. Add potatoes and water and chicken bouillon. Add salt and pepper and nutmeg. Simmer covered over medium heat for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pure in batches. Blend 1 cup soup with the sour cream and add back to remaining soup. Garnish with chives.