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Best Potato Leek Soup

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

Potato Leek Soup:
  • 3 tbsp Irish butter **Regular is great too
  • 4 large leeks, white & light green parts only, chopped (about 5 cups)
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled & chopped in 1/2-inch pieces
  • 7 cups chicken broth **Use Vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
Toppings:
  • bacon bits
  • Irish sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • chives, finely chopped

Instructions

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  1. Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  3. Add the potatoes, broth, bay leaves, and thyme sprigs then season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Bring to a simmer then reduce heat, cover with a lid, and simmer until potatoes are very soft, about 20-30 minutes. 
  4. Remove the bay leaves and sprigs of fresh thyme, then puree with an immersion blender (or regular blender in batches). 
  5. Add the heavy cream then taste and add more sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, if needed. 
  6. Side Note: If the soup is too thin, simmer uncovered until thickened. If it's too thick, add a bit more broth or water to thin it out. 
  7. Ladle into serving bowls and top with bacon bits, shredded Irish sharp cheddar, and chives. Serve immediately. Enjoy.