- Level
 - very easy
 
- Prep Time
 - 15 mins
 
- Cooking Time
 - 35 mins
 
- Serves
 - 8
 
Ingredients
- 2
 - small potatoes
 
- 6
 - Compliments Chicken Broth, 35% Less Sodium
 - cups
 
- 2
 - red ale beer
 - bottles
 
- 2
 - pre-cut leeks
 - bags
 
- 2
 - yellow onions
 
- 1
 - olive oil
 - tbsp
 
- 1
 - butter
 - tbsp
 
- 1/4
 - salt, divided
 - tsp
 
- 1
 - pepper
 - tsp
 
- 3
 - crème fraîche, divided
 - tbsp
 
Directions
- Step 1
 - In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine oil and butter. Add onions and leeks and cook until caramelized, about 10 to 15 min. Add beer, broth, potatoes, 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
 
- Step 2
 - Reduce heat to medium and simmer 20 min. or until potatoes are tender.
 
- Step 3
 - Transfer broth mixture to a blender and purée until soup is smooth. Adjust seasoning, if desired. Divide among 8 bowls and garnish each with crème fraîche and one toast.