La Madeleine Country Potato Soup
You can make country potato soup just like La Madeliene does.
Ingredients
| Unsalted butter | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Leeks | 2 Medium , thinly sliced | |
| White onion | 1 Large , sliced | |
| Chicken stock | 1 Quart | |
| Potatoes/Russet potatoes | 4 Large , cut in 1/4" slices | |
| Thyme sprigs | 2 Medium | |
| Heavy cream | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| For garnish | ||
| Bacon | 1 Cup (16 tbs) , cooked and diced | |
| Cheddar cheese | 1 Cup (16 tbs) |
Directions
MAKING
1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and saute leeks, onions and salt, for about 3 to 4 minutes or until onions are translucent.
2. Pour in chicken stock and add potatoes, salt and fresh thyme.
3. Allow the stock to simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
4. Pour in cream, bring to a boil and turn of the heat.
SERVING
5. Serve hot garnished with Cheddar cheese and diced bacon.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 411Calories from Fat 167
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19 g29.2%
Saturated Fat 10 g50%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 519 mg21.63%
Total Carbohydrates 48 g16%
Dietary Fiber 5 g20%
Sugars 8 g
Protein 15 g30%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
