Title: German Potato Soup
Categories: Soups, German
Yield: 6 Servings
1 ea Medium onion, sliced
1/4 c Butter
3 ea Medium leeks (white part onl
2 lb (about 6 medium) potatoes
1 ea Ham bone, any size
1/4 ts Dried thyme leaves
6 c Chicken or beef stock or wat
1/2 pt Heavy cream
1 ds Salt and white pepper
1 ea Croutons
Brown onions to a light golden color in butter in a saucepan. Clean
leeks well and slice. Peel potatoes and slice. Add leeks, potatoes,
ham bone, thyme and stock (or water) to onion. Cover and simmer
until potatoes are very soft. Remove ham bone, discard. Cool
potato/leek mixture slightly. Puree in a food processor or blender
and return to pot. Add cream and cook a few minutes longer. Season
with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with croutons.
