Potato Leek Soup

Potato Leek Soup

2-3 Leeks
4T Margarine/Butter
4-6C Chicken Broth
4-6 Large Russet Potatoes
Ham bone (if available)
1/2C Heavy Cream

Slice leeks up to where it starts to turn green.  Saute leeks in butter until golden brown and soft.  Peel and dice potatoes.  Add chicken broth, potatoes and ham bone if available.  Simmer for about 30 minutes.  Mash potatoes and add cream, reheat and simmer to desired thickness.

This soup is simple but good!

Sausage Tortellini soup



3 mild italian sausages or 1lb ground Italian sausage

1 small to medium onion chopped

1 clove garlic minced
3 cups chicken broth

3 cups beef broth

1/2 cup water

16 oz. canned plum tomatoes smashed up and juice from can (smash with hands as you put in pot)

2 medium zucchini peeled and chopped

3 carrots diced

1 tsp. basil

1 tsp. oregano
1pckg fresh tortellinis



Brown sausages and onions together until golden; then add garlic and stir for a few minutes
. Add zucchini and carrots and cook for a few minutes. 
Add broth, water, and tomatoes with juice
, add basil and oregano about 1 1/2 tsp. each
. Cook at a low simmer for 30 minutes. 
Add fresh tortellini and cook for 6-8 minutes until tender or cook tortellini separately and add to soup right before serving.