Ingredients

  • 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 leeks, white part only, sliced thin
  • 2 tbs. butter
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • salt, pepper to taste
  • 2 tbs. dried parsley
  • 1 c. milk
  • 2 oz grated cheddar cheese

Directions

In medium pot, soften potatoes and leeks in butter, 3-5 minutes, until translucent.
Add broth, bring to boil then simmer, covered for 20-30 minutes.
Slowly add milk, parsley, salt,pepper. Stir. Simmer 3-5 min.
Ladle into bowls. Top w/ grated cheese, if desired.



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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Jane Brody's good health cook book
Submitted By: Susan Slovak-Stern
suess929@aol.com
potato/leek chowder