Description
Potato Leek Soup is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a creamy blend of sautéed leeks and buttery potatoes. This heartwarming dish is perfect for chilly days, offering warmth and nostalgia in every bowl. With just a few simple ingredients, this soup is easy to prepare and will delight your family and friends with its rich flavors and velvety texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium leeks, cleaned and sliced
- 3 large russet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and diced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean the leeks by slicing them lengthwise and rinsing under cold water to remove grit. Chop into half-moon shapes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add leeks and sauté until translucent (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add diced potatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Remove from heat; let cool slightly before pureeing using an immersion blender until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, then serve hot, garnished with cracked pepper or chives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg