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Leek and potato Soup
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Leek and potato Soup

Is there anything more delicious and comforting than a bowl of warm, creamy potato and leek soup?

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 215 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French, Italian, American

Ingredients

  • 4 potato medium
  • 3 leek
  • 2 cup milk
  • 4 cup water
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 prig thyme fresh
  • croutons from 3-4 slices of stale bread
  • salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Clean, wash, dry and cut leeks into rings.
  2. Peel, wash, dry and cut potatoes into cubes.
  3. In a large pot, melt 2 Tbsp (30g) of butter, then add the leeks and washed thyme. Sauté them over high heat and stir with a wooden spoon. If you opt for parsley or chives, add them at the end of the cooking.
  4. Pour in about 1 liter (4 cups) of water; add a pinch of salt and some freshly ground pepper.
  5. Bring it to a boil, turn the heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes; partially cover the pot.
  6. Meanwhile, simmer the milk for a few minutes.
  7. Blend the soup with an immersion blender until creamy.
  8. Pour in the warm milk; bring it to a boil again; let simmer for a few minutes and turn off the heat.
  9. Remove it from the heat and add the remaining 2 Tbsp (30g) of butter.
  10. Serve it warm with croutons; for more flavor, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition Information

Calories 215kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 0.5g (25%) Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 162mg (7%) Potassium 308mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1672IU (33%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 201mg (20%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 215

% Daily Value*

Calories 215kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 162mg 7%
Potassium 308mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1672IU 33%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 201mg 20%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.