Creamy Potato Leek Soup

                                      Soup with Creamy Potatoes and Leek

A silky combination of potatoes and leeks for great comfort!🥔🍲🧡

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 3 big leeks (cleaned and diced white and light green sections)
  • 4 medium peeled and sliced potatoes
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 4 cups veggie broth
  • 1 quart thick cream
  • 2 tbsp. melted butter
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with fresh chives
  • Crispy bacon pieces (optional garnish)
Method
01.Melt the butter in a big saucepan over medium heat. Mix in the leeks, onion, and garlic. Sauté the veggies until softened and aromatic. 02.To the saucepan, add the diced potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then lower to a low heat. Cook, covered, for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft. 03.Blend the soup with an immersion blender or a conventional blender until smooth and creamy. 04.Stir in the heavy cream after returning the pureed soup to the stove. Warm slowly over low heat until well warmed.

05.Season to taste with salt and pepper. 06.Serve the Creamy Potato Leek Soup hot, garnished with fresh chives and crispy bacon pieces (if using).


Expert Advice
01.To add flavor, sauté the leeks, onion, and garlic in bacon grease rather than butter. 02.Reserve some diced boiled potatoes and toss them into the blended soup before serving for increased texture. 03.To make a dairy-free version, replace the heavy cream with coconut milk or a nondairy cream substitute.

Important Information
01.Creamy Potato Leek Soup combines the delicate sweetness of leeks with the substantial richness of potatoes to create a traditional comfort dish. 02.This soup is a sumptuous treat for any occasion because to its velvety texture and creamy finish. 03.This soup, whether served as an appetizer or a main course, epitomizes the spirit of comfort and simplicity. 04.Creamy Potato Leek Soup is a warm embrace in a bowl, bringing warmth as well as a touch of elegance to your table.

🥔🍲🧡 Enjoy the sophistication of Creamy Potato Leek Soup. This classic combines the gentle sweetness of leeks with the comforting heartiness of potatoes to create a symphony of flavors that calm and please.  #PotatoLeekSoup #ElegantComfort

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