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Cooking & Baking

Warpy

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13. Leeks are kind of a specialty item here in NM

Reply to japple (Reply #12)

Wed Nov 1, 2023, 04:32 PM

Nov 2023

and I always have to tell the cashier what they are. That means they're too expensive to use in anything but soups, they're also fantastic in chicken soups. I just wish I could afford to do braised leeks, they're a wonderful veggie.

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This potato soup looks awesome! [View all] PJMcK Nov 2023 OP

It is paywalled. murielm99 Nov 2023 #1

See my Post #2 (n/t) PJMcK Nov 2023 #3

Here's the recipe PJMcK Nov 2023 #2

Yummmm!!!!! Thanks! 50 Shades Of Blue Nov 2023 #7

Adaptable too viva la Nov 2023 #4

Great ideas! PJMcK Nov 2023 #5

I air fry bacon and make extra (if there is such a thing) and save it for recipes like this. twodogsbarking Nov 2023 #6

We recently got a new stove PJMcK Nov 2023 #9

Now I want some potato soup! Diamond_Dog Nov 2023 #8

Me, too! PJMcK Nov 2023 #10

Lots of stuff going on in that one Warpy Nov 2023 #11

This is the way I like to make potato soup. I LOVE LEEKS!!! And many thanks for the suggestion japple Nov 2023 #12

Leeks are kind of a specialty item here in NM Warpy Nov 2023 #13

My parents grew leeks for many years, here in north Georgia. Mom would use them in her japple Nov 2023 #15

Depends on the soup for me Warpy Nov 2023 #18

Will have to look for ground chiles in one of the tiendas in this area. Might even be available at Kroger japple Nov 2023 #19

You might have better luck mail ordering them Warpy Nov 2023 #20

Thanks a bunch, Warpy. This looks great for anyone who needs a place to shop for Christmas! japple Nov 2023 #21

I can vouch for their quality Warpy Nov 2023 #22

Potato skins! PJMcK Nov 2023 #17

this was good, made it tonight Kali Nov 2023 #14

for those who are on a potato ban NJCher Nov 2023 #16