Description
Potato Leek Soup is the ultimate comfort dish, enveloping you in its rich and creamy embrace. This hearty soup melds the earthy sweetness of tender leeks with the silky texture of starchy potatoes, making it a perfect choice for chilly evenings or casual gatherings. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s a delightful meal that can be served as a starter or a main course alongside crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Russet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and diced
- 3 medium leeks (about 1 lb), cleaned and sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced leeks and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced potatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in enough vegetable broth to cover the potatoes. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until fork-tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Return the blended soup to low heat, stir in heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk. Enhance flavor by adding fresh herbs like thyme or parsley. To make it heartier, consider incorporating cooked bacon or ham.