Description
Rich & Creamy Potato Leek Soup is a comforting and velvety smooth soup made with sautéed leeks, tender Yukon gold potatoes, vegetable stock, and finished with a touch of heavy cream. Perfect as a warming starter or light meal.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (+ more for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch cubes)
- 2-3 medium leeks (cut in half, sliced and cleaned well)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (+ more for garnish)
- 5 cups vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh thyme leaves (removed from stem, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat fat: Bring a medium pot to medium heat and add butter and olive oil. Once melted, add the leeks and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened but not caramelized.
- Add potatoes and seasonings: Add the cubed potatoes to the pot and season with salt and pepper.
- Add stock and simmer: Add enough vegetable stock to completely cover the vegetables. Cover the pot with the lid, leaving a small opening, and bring to a strong simmer.
- Cook until tender: Cook the soup until the potatoes are incredibly tender, about 35 minutes.
- Blend soup: Once done, turn off the heat and use an immersion blender or high-powered blender to blend the soup until incredibly smooth.
- Finish with cream: Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine evenly.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh thyme leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, and additional black pepper and salt to taste.
Notes
- Use Yukon gold potatoes for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- Make sure to clean leeks thoroughly as dirt can hide between layers.
- Adjust seasoning after blending and before serving.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter option.
- Use an immersion blender for easier blending directly in the pot.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 366 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 467 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 43 mg
