Description
Comforting leek and potato soup whispers warmth from French countryside kitchens. Rich, velvety textures blend perfectly, inviting you to savor each spoonful of creamy goodness with hearty satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 large leeks, sliced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped chives
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat until it melts and becomes slightly foamy.
- Add sliced leeks and minced garlic, gently sautéing for 5-7 minutes until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce diced potatoes and pour in vegetable broth, raising temperature to create a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to low, allowing soup to simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until potatoes soften and break down easily when pierced with a fork.
- Remove pot from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the mixture into a smooth, creamy consistency. For alternative method, carefully transfer soup to a standard blender in batches.
- Return pot to low heat and gently stir in heavy cream, creating a luxurious texture.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Allow soup to simmer an additional 3-5 minutes, ensuring all flavors meld together harmoniously.
- Ladle into warm serving bowls and garnish with finely chopped fresh chives for a vibrant, elegant presentation.
- Serve immediately while soup remains piping hot, offering a comforting and elegant dining experience.
Notes
- Swap butter with olive oil for a lighter, vegan-friendly version that reduces saturated fat and makes the soup plant-based.
- Experiment with different potato varieties like Yukon Gold or Russet to achieve varying levels of creaminess and texture in the soup.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure the broth is certified gluten-free and avoid any wheat-based thickeners.
- Enhance the soup’s nutrition by adding roasted cauliflower or white beans during blending for extra protein and a silky smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg