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Creamy Potato Leek Soup

The Best Creamy Potato Leek Soup to Warm Your Soul Today

Creamy Potato Leek Soup is comforting, nourishing, and perfect for chilly days, offering rich flavor with simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 3 pieces Leeks Use the white and light green parts.
  • 3 cups Russet Potatoes Diced.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For sautéing.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
For the Broth and Creaminess
  • 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth Homemade preferred.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For a creamy finish.
Seasonings & Garnishes
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Chopped.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Chives or Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • immersion blender

Method
 

How to Make Creamy Potato Leek Soup
  1. Trim off the dark green tops of leeks, slice the white and light green parts, then rinse thoroughly under cold water.
  2. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook the leeks until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and chopped thyme, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add diced potatoes and broth, raise heat to high, bring to a gentle boil, then lower to a simmer.
  5. Cover pot and let cook until potatoes are tender, around 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once.
  6. Blend until silky smooth using an immersion blender or by transferring to a blender in batches.
  7. Lower heat and whisk in heavy cream until fully incorporated.
  8. Season with salt and pepper, tasting to achieve balanced flavor.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with chives or parsley, and drizzle with olive oil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 960IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra comfort, serve with crusty sourdough bread.

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