Leek Soup Recipe
Ingredients
4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
6 leeks, thinly sliced
1/4 cup all purpose flour
4 cups water
3 chicken flavored bouillon cubes
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon dried whole basil
1 cup half and half or milk
Directions
Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat 5 minutes.
Add leeks; saute 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to low; add flour, stirring until smooth.
Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add water; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Add bouillon cubes, potatoes, and basil; cover and simmer 45 minutes.
Stir in half and half, and cook until thoroughly heated.
Add leeks; saute 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to low; add flour, stirring until smooth.
Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add water; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Add bouillon cubes, potatoes, and basil; cover and simmer 45 minutes.
Stir in half and half, and cook until thoroughly heated.
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