Description
Creamy leek and potato soup brings comfort straight from French countryside kitchens, blending rustic simplicity with rich, velvety texture. Warm spoonfuls promise delightful harmony of delicate leeks and smooth potatoes, inviting you to savor each comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium leeks, trimmed
- 2 russet potatoes, cubed
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Aromatics and Thickeners:
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
Seasonings and Finishing:
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives (optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse leeks, removing outer layers and slicing into delicate half-moons, ensuring no grit remains.
- Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat, gradually whisking in flour to create a silky, pale roux that will thicken the soup.
- Add sliced leeks, diced onions, and cubed potatoes to the roux, stirring to coat vegetables evenly with the buttery base.
- Pour in vegetable or chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer and allowing ingredients to meld together for 25 minutes until vegetables become tender and soft.
- Remove pot from heat and use an immersion blender or standard blender to puree the soup into a velvety, smooth consistency.
- Return soup to low heat, slowly incorporating milk to create a creamy texture, and season with salt and white pepper to enhance the delicate flavors.
- Ladle the hot soup into warm bowls, garnishing with finely chopped fresh chives and serving alongside crusty artisan bread for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Always clean leeks meticulously to remove hidden dirt between layers, which can create gritty texture in your soup.
- Use starchy potatoes like Yukon Gold for extra creaminess and smoother blending results.
- For dairy-free version, substitute milk with coconut cream or vegetable broth to maintain rich consistency.
- Enhance flavor by roasting leeks and potatoes briefly before simmering to develop deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg