German Potato Soup (Plaza Restaurant)

By ArmySister

Ingredients

• 1 Medium onion, sliced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 3 Medium leeks (white part only)
• 2 lb (about 6 medium) potatoes
• 1 Ham bone, any size
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves
• 6 cup chicken or beef stock
• 1/2 pt heavy cream
• salt and white pepper to taste
• Croutons

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

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.