{"id":12459,"date":"2013-02-17T23:44:23","date_gmt":"2013-02-18T04:44:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/?p=12459"},"modified":"2014-06-19T16:04:00","modified_gmt":"2014-06-19T20:04:00","slug":"leek-potato-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/leek-potato-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Leek Potato Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12488\" alt=\"leek potato soup\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/leek-potato-soup.jpg\" width=\"475\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/leek-potato-soup.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/leek-potato-soup-133x200.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Leeks and potatoes make a delicious soup&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>I am so loving this Sunday night as it&#8217;s a long weekend, it&#8217;s family day in Canada. Yesterday, we went to the autoshow which took place in Toronto. While living in Chicago, we had never missed any of the autoshow that&#8217;d happened since 2006 till 2010. We get to see and feel the latest cars, also in winter it&#8217;s like a fun event. This year we attended the Toronto autoshow, as soon as we hit the highway it started snowing. The drive to Toronto wasn&#8217;t that bad. I don&#8217;t want to talk about the drive back home, it was nothing less than horrible. We literally drove the first 10 miles or so in 2 hours, it was crazy out there. Buses and many cars were seen drifting and was stuck in the snow which paused the entire traffic. I truly wished if I got a turtle back ride, I would have reached home earlier. We stopped for dinner and thought of spending the night in a hotel. As we got out of the restaurant, the blizzard had stopped and the roads were being cleaned up. This encouraged us to resume our drive back home. My hubby drove and I slept off for sometime, I think it was the food I felt so drowsy. After a while, I partially opened my eyes and I was shocked to see my hubby almost dozing off. He needed a break, so I took over and drove as he slept off. I literally kept my eyes opened up so wide to prevent it from closing. I am so glad that we reached home safe, I cannot say the happiness that I had when I saw the bed, I instantly retired under the blanket .<\/p>\n<p>Here is the picture collage of my favorite concept cars from the autoshow 2013.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12490\" alt=\"concept cars\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/concept-cars.jpg\" width=\"475\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/concept-cars.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/concept-cars-356x200.jpg 356w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/concept-cars-195x110.jpg 195w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/concept-cars-257x144.jpg 257w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While transiting to the North side of Toronto convention center, I saw the statue of the woodpecker through the glass window, I couldn&#8217;t help clicking and was reminded of this quote: &#8220;Even the woodpecker owes his success to the fact that he uses his head and keeps pecking away until he finishes the job he starts&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12491\" alt=\"wood pecker\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/wood-pecker.jpg\" width=\"475\" height=\"712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/wood-pecker.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/wood-pecker-133x200.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Coming back to the recipe, I&#8217;d bought leeks the other day. I made the leeks sit in the refrigerator for a couple of days till I was hit by a good recipe idea.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12497\" alt=\"leek\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/leek1.jpg\" width=\"475\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/leek1.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/leek1-133x200.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On a freezing day when I was so in need of something to warm me up, the leeks were taken out of the refrigerator. Leeks and potatoes, this combination couldn&#8217;t go wrong. I made a creamy soup with leeks and potatoes, it tasted so delicious that the next day I bought more leeks to make more of this soup.<\/p>\n<p>Happy Family day!!!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12489\" alt=\"leek-potato soup\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/leek-potato-soup1.jpg\" width=\"475\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/leek-potato-soup1.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/leek-potato-soup1-133x200.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe\"><span class=\"item ERName\">Leek Potato Soup<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\"><span class=\"xlate\">Recipe Type<\/span>: <span class=\"type\">Soup<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cuisine: <span class=\"cuisine\">American<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">Thasneen<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Prep time: <time itemprop=\"prepTime\" datetime=\"PT5M\">5 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cook time: <time itemprop=\"cookTime\" datetime=\"PT20M\">20 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Total time: <time itemprop=\"totalTime\" datetime=\"PT25M\">25 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Serves: <span class=\"yield\">6 People<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Leeks, rinsed and chopped small- 3 cups<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Potato, diced- 3, large<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Butter- 2 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Dried basil- 1 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Dried oregano- 1 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Ground black pepper- 1\/2 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Vegetable broth, low-sodium- 4 cups (or use chicken broth)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Cream- 1\/2 cup<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Salt- if needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Wash the leeks under running water, discard the ends and chop the leeks.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place a large soup pot or pan over medium heat.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add butter, let it melt.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add chopped leeks, saute for a few minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add potatoes, saute for a minute.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add dried basil, dried oregano and ground black pepper, combine well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add vegetable broth and cover the pot.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Let simmer till the potatoes turn fork tender.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Puree the cooked leeks\/potato in vegetable broth using a hand blender or puree it in a blender.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Return the pureed soup back to the pot, add cream and heat at low heat for a couple of minutes stirring continuously.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Taste, add more salt or ground pepper if needed.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Remove from the heat and keep the soup covered.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Serve hot in a soup bowl along with croutons or crackers.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">If you prefer you could sprinkle some cheddar cheese over the soup while serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.2.1596<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step by Step Pictures<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-12459 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/leek-potato-soup\/chopped-leeks\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/chopped-leeks-475x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12492\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12492'>\n\t\t\t\tchopped leeks\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/leek-potato-soup\/leek-potato-soup-making\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/leek-potato-soup-making-475x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12493\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12493'>\n\t\t\t\tmaking leek potato soup\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/leek-potato-soup\/making-leek-potato-soup-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/making-leek-potato-soup1-475x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12495\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12495'>\n\t\t\t\tafter adding veggie broth\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/leek-potato-soup\/making-leek-potato-soup\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"200\" 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Yesterday, we went to the autoshow which took place in Toronto. While living in Chicago, we had never missed any of the autoshow that&#8217;d happened since 2006 till 2010. 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