German Potato Soup #1
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3/4 cup 0nion; diced
1/4 cup butter
3 medium leeks, white only; sliced
2 lb potatoes; peeled and cut into 1/2 d
1/4 teaspoon thyme; dried
6 cup chicken stock or broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 ham bone
1 salt and pepper
1 croutons
In a 3-quart saucepan, saute onion in butter until golden brown. Add leeks, potatoes, ham bone, thyme and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until potatoes are very soft. Remove ham bone and discard. Cool potato/leek mixture slightly and put through a fine sieve or puree in a food processor using a steel blade. Return to pan and add cream. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with croutons.
Source: Plaza Inn, Main Street, USA, Disneyland Park Cooking With Mickey II
Yield: 6 servings