German potato soup plaza inn disney world

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Medium onion, sliced
¼cupButter
3Medium leeks (white part onl
2pounds(aboput 6 medium) potatoes
1Ham bone, any size
¼teaspoonDried thyme leaves
6cupsChicken or beef stock or wat
½pintHeavy cream
Salt and white pepper to tas
Croutons

Directions

Brown onions to a light golden color in butter in a saucepan. Clean leeks well and slice. Peel potatoes and slice. Add leeks, potatoes, ham bone, thyme and stock (or water) to onion. Cover and simmer until potatoes are very soft. Remove ham bone, discard. Cool potato/leek mixture slightly. Puree in a food processor or blender and return to pot. Add cream and cook a few minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with croutons. Makes about 6 servings.