German Leek and Potato Soup

Name: German Leek and Potato Soup
Total time: 65
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onion; 0.5 cup butter; 1 cup chopped leeks; 8 potatoes, peeled and sliced; 6 cups water; 0.5 teaspoon fresh thyme; 1 ham bone; 1 cup heavy cream; salt and pepper to taste

Recipe by Sara from allrecipes.com

Drink 1 Hr. 5 Mins.

Ingredients

8 servings

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1 cup chopped onion
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0.5 cup butter
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1 cup chopped leeks
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8 potatoes, peeled and sliced
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6 cups water

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0.5 teaspoon fresh thyme
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1 ham bone
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1 cup heavy cream
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salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large pot over medium heat, cook onions in butter until translucent. Stir in leeks, potatoes, water, thyme and the ham bone. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
Remove ham bone and puree soup with a blender or food processor. Return to pot, stir in cream, salt and pepper, heat through and serve.