Two Potato Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

TWO POTATO SOUP

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Vegetables
Potatoes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 c Chicken stock or broth
1 tb Olive oil
4 c Leeks, white part only,
-carefully washed and
-chopped
1 t Garlic, minced
1/2 ts Ground red pepper
2 c White potatos, cut into 1/2
-inch cubes
1 c Sweet potatos, cut into 1/2
-inch cubes
1 t Curry powder
1/2 ts Garlic powder
1 pn Turmeric, to taste
Sprig mint
1 tb Lemon juice

finely chopped red, green, and yellow peppers for
garnish

Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan or dutch
oven over medium heat. Add the leeks, garlic, and red
pepper and saute until the leeks are translucent,
about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring
to a boil. Add white and sweet potatos, and return to
a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer gently until the
potatos are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Cool slightly. Puree in a blender or food processor
until smooth and return to the pot. Bring the puree
to a simmer, then reduce the heat. Stir in the curry
powder, garlic powder, turmeric, lemon juice, and
mint. Simmer for another 3 to 5 minutes until the
flavors have mingled. Serve hot with a sprinkle of
chopped peppers.

Serves 6.

Posted by Alison Meyer. Courtesy of Fred Peters.



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