Description
Rich and creamy potato leek soup delivers classic French comfort in a bowl. Gentle herbs and smooth potatoes create a satisfying experience for home cooks seeking warm, hearty flavors you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 3 large leeks (white and light green parts only)
- 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
Liquid Base:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) vegetable broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
Seasoning and Finishing:
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) butter
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Chopped chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash leeks, removing any grit, then slice into delicate half-moons and gently sauté in melted butter over medium heat until translucent and softened, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Add diced potatoes and vegetable broth to the leek mixture, raising temperature to create a robust boil.
- Reduce heat and allow soup to simmer for 20-25 minutes, ensuring potatoes become fork-tender and flavors meld completely.
- Transfer soup to blender and process until silky smooth, returning puréed mixture to original cooking pot.
- Incorporate heavy cream, whisking gently to create a luxurious texture and uniform consistency.
- Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Ladle into warm serving bowls and garnish with finely chopped fresh chives for a vibrant, elegant presentation.
- Serve immediately while soup maintains optimal temperature and creamy consistency.
Notes
- Slice leeks carefully to remove gritty sand trapped between layers, ensuring a clean and smooth soup texture.
- Opt for starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for a creamier, more luxurious consistency.
- Consider using vegetable broth for a vegetarian version or chicken broth for added depth of flavor.
- Customize the soup’s richness by adjusting cream amount or substituting with yogurt for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg