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Potato Blue Cheese Soup

By Kate Morgan Jackson

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Potato Blue Cheese Soup

There’s just something about soup that makes winter Not So Bad.  Especially when it is an easy peasy potato blue cheese soup that blends together into a creamy, hearty, cheese bowl of warm delicousness.  Such is the case with this recipe, which cooks up all in one pot, and then gets whirled in the blender until it is smooth and thick and dreamy, and is just perfect for a cold winter’s night.  Or afternoon.  I do love a good substantial soup for lunch…it gives me lots of energy to tackle the rest of the day.  This one has three of my favorites in it: potatoes, leeks and a snappy blue cheese, and I always purposely make extra so that I can have it lunch after lunch.  Let’s make some!

Soup is not only perfect for chasing the winter chills away, it’s a great comfort food for whatever is bothering you. We had quite a storm last week, and our usually cheery hound dog was Not Happy.  There is only one thing that scares her, and that is a noisy thunderstorm.  Okay, maybe that and the vacuum cleaner.  But thunderstorms are definitely in first place on her DO NOT LIKE list.  When they come at night like this one did, she abandons her dog bed and paces around the house.  Around and around and around and around.  So before that started, I let her up on our bed.  She’s really too big to be on the bed when we are both in it, but it calms her down to be close to the rest of the pack.  Even if she does tend to keep an eye on the ceiling, which i think in her dog mind is where the thunder is coming from.

If dogs were allowed to have soup, I would have definitely passed her a bowl of this potato blue cheese delicousness, because if there is anything that can chase away the worries, it’s this.

Potato Blue Cheese Soup

So the next time things are either chilly or out of sorts or both, THIS is what I prescribe.  Slurp up a bowl of it and see if you don’t feel much better.  

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Potato Blue Cheese Soup


  • Author: Kate Jackson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
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Ingredients

  • 3 good sized potatoes (either Yukons or Russets work well)
  • 3 leeks, white and light green parts only, rinsed thoroughly
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh dill for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel potatoes and cut into one inch chunks. Slice leeks.
  2. Heat oil in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and saute for about 5 minutes or until they start to turn tender.
  3. Add potatoes and chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer until potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. Pour carefully into a blender and puree until smooth (or if you have an immersion blender you can blend it right in the pot!)
  5. Return to the pot and stir in the blue cheese until melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve, garnished with dill.
2013.2 g759 mg8.5 g2.8 g0 g26.5 g2.2 g6.4 g11.8 mg

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Kate Morgan Jackson

Hi there!  I’m Kate, and I’m a recipe writer, food photographer and devoted bacon lover.  I started Framed Cooks in 2009, and my mission is to create and share family-friendly recipes that make cooking both easy and fun…yes, I said FUN!  My kitchen is my happy place, and I want yours to be that place too.  And if you make this recipe, I would love you to tag @FramedCooks on Instagram so I can see the deliciousness!as seen in logos

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Published on March 1, 2016

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  1. Katie @The Semisweet Sisters says

    March 1, 2016 at 12:47 pm

    Aww, your poor dog. I used to have a big collie dog & he was terrified of storms & fireworks, at least sleeping in your bed calms her down. I agree, warm soup does help to chase away a cold winter day. It’s so comforting to have soup in the winter & potato soup is one of my favorites, this looks delicious! :)

    Reply
    • Kate says

      March 4, 2016 at 7:56 am

      It’s so sad when our puppies are scared! I do think snuggling the bed helps.

      Reply
  2. kushi says

    March 1, 2016 at 9:24 pm

    I love potato soup and this is so comforting and delicious. Love the clicks :-)

    Reply
    • Kate says

      March 4, 2016 at 7:56 am

      Potato soup is the best!

      Reply
  3. Priya says

    March 2, 2016 at 1:26 am

    Potato is my favorite ingredient but never tried them as a soup…. I will try this

    Reply
    • Kate says

      March 4, 2016 at 7:55 am

      Hope you love it!

      Reply
  4. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    March 2, 2016 at 7:35 am

    I could eat soup every day, even when it’s 95 degrees out! But it tastes even more delicious when the weather is cold. This soup is so creative, Kate! I love blue cheese, so such a genius idea to combine it with potatoes. Just perfect!

    Reply
    • Kate says

      March 4, 2016 at 7:55 am

      Me TOO on the soup! Every day in every way.

      Reply
  5. Theresa M. says

    March 2, 2016 at 7:38 am

    Soup looks yummy, Kate! Poor Dixie! Have you tried a thunder coat for her? My parent’s Saint Bernard also did not like storms and it worked really well to keep him calm. It’s a weighted “vest” kind of thing that you have the dog wear.

    Reply
    • Kate says

      March 4, 2016 at 7:55 am

      We actually have tried a thunder coat for her, and she’s still miserable whenever there is thunder. Cuddling close to the “pack” in the bed does seem to help.

      Reply
  6. grace says

    March 2, 2016 at 10:39 am

    we have a strict no-bed rule for our pup, but i might be tempted to waver if he was frightened. :)
    great soup! i agree–winter is far more tolerable when soup is around.

    Reply
    • Kate says

      March 4, 2016 at 7:54 am

      Yes, I’m watching the SNOW fall outside my window right this second, and contemplating making another pot full!

      Reply
  7. Amanda says

    March 2, 2016 at 10:54 am

    I had a great blue cheese potato soup at a restaurant years ago. I always meant to try to make one, but I kept putting it on the back burner. I’m so excited to finally try one out! This sounds amazing. ????

    Reply
    • Kate says

      March 4, 2016 at 7:53 am

      Oh, perfect!!! I hope you love it.

      Reply
  8. [email protected] says

    March 2, 2016 at 4:10 pm

    Aww I hope she is feeling better and this soup looks so comforting Kate! Eating a cold yogurt right now, so you can imaging how much I would like to eat this!!

    Reply
    • Kate says

      March 4, 2016 at 7:53 am

      That ALWAYS happens to me when I am reading my favorite blog – I tend to be eating a hardboiled egg while looking at something much more scrumptious!

      Reply
  9. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    March 3, 2016 at 9:06 am

    OMG, your pup is soooo cute! My first fur baby (who passed away) was terrified of storms, and she would HAVE to be held during the whole ordeal. Our baby now just runs and hides underneath a table in any room we are in… which is fine because shes way to big to be picked up! Anyways, LOVE this soup, Kate! When I saw it on twitter I meant to come by, but life got in the way. Potato soup is one of my favorites – because sooo creamy and dreamy – and the addition of blue cheese is totally making me swoon! So cozy and delicious! Cheers, friend! xoxo

    Reply
    • Kate says

      March 4, 2016 at 7:52 am

      Yes, she’s my best furry buddy – and I secretly love it when she is in the bed…the Southern husband doesn’t love it so much – she tends to spread out and kick! Meantime, happy warm soup-filled weekend to you! xoxo

      Reply

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