Clinton Kelly's Irish Potato and Leek Soup

A traditional Irish soup for St. Patrick's Day!

skill level

Easy

time

30-60min

servings

4-6

cost

Contributed by : Clinton Kelly

For St. Patrick's Day, make this traditional Irish soup – it's so good you'll want to French kiss the Blarney Stone!

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step 1

ingredients Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Leeks (washed and sliced)
1 Onion (diced)
2 stalks Celery (chopped)
1 clove Garlic (minced)
2 cups Milk
4 cups Chicken Stock
1 Bay Leaf
4 Yukon Gold Potatoes (peeled and cubed)
Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
2 tablepsoons Fresh Parsley (chopped)
1/2 cup Half and Half

instructions In a large stock pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, leeks, celery, and garlic, and cook until all have softened and become fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the stock, milk, bay leaf, and potatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. Stir in the parsley and half and half. Allow to cool slightly. In batches, puree in a blender.
step 2

ingredients 4 slices Country Bread (toasted golden brown)
4 thin slices Irish Cheddar Cheese

instructions To make croutons, preheat broiler and place cheese slices on toasted bread. Broil until cheese is melted and browned in spots, about 2 to 3 minutes.
step 3

ingredients 1 cup Bacon (fried crisp and chopped into small pieces)

instructions Serve soup with Irish Cheddar Croutons and sprinkled with bacon.
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