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Leek and Potato Soup

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  • 2 leeks, cleaned and chopped
  • 2 potatoes, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • ½ cup celery, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 3 cups water
  • 2- 2 ½ cups milk
  • 1 chicken bouillon
  • 1 Tbsp salt to taste
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
 Leek and Potato Souppreparation:

Melt the butter in a big pot and stir in flour. Over medium heat, sauté flour until changes color. Add carrots and sauté for about 2 minutes. Then, stir in potatoes and cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally. Finally, add chopped leek, celery and parsley; sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add hot water, salt and chicken bouillon. Bring to a boil and cook over low heat covered until the vegetables are cooked or for about 20-25 minutes. Then, add milk and bring to a boil stirring occasionally. Lower the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg and lemon juice. Let the soup rest for a while and then, add some soup into it stirring constantly. Add the egg mixture into the soup stirring rapidly.
ENJOY