Description
Warm your soul with this creamy potato leek soup that combines the earthy flavors of leeks and potatoes into a bowl of comfort. Perfect for chilly nights, family gatherings, or an elegant dinner party starter, this soup is simple to make and delightful to eat. Enjoy the velvety texture and rich taste topped with fresh herbs or crispy bacon for a satisfying meal that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
- 3 medium leeks, thoroughly cleaned and sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash leeks under cold water, slice thinly.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat, add leeks, cooking until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced potatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (approximately 15 minutes).
- Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and warm through without boiling.
- Serve hot, garnished with chives or crispy bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg