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Potage Parmentier - Potato Leek Soup

Potage Parmentier or Potato Leep Soup is the quintessential French dinner soup.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 621 kcal
Course: Soup , Dinner
Cuisine: French , Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 potatoes peeled, cut into small dices potatoes
  • 3 cups leeks washed and thinly sliced leeks
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cups water
  • 5 tablespoons whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons chives

Instructions

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  1. In a large heavy bottom pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the leek and sauté until the leeks are soft, 4 minutes.
  2. Add the potatoes and cook for a couple of minutes. Add the water and salt and partially cover cooking at medium heat for 30 to 40 minutes or until the vegetables are nice and tender.
  3. With an immersion blender or food mill, mash all the vegetables to a rich paste-like consistency.
  4. Off the heat, and just before serving into the soup bowl add the whipping cream and stir well.
  5. Ladle on bowls, place a dollop of crème Fraiche in the middle, and sprinkle the chive over it.

Notes

  • Immersion blender or blender?
  • I have an old immersion blender that does not finely chop all the leeks. Therefore, I use my Vitamix blender under the soup section. What you want is a very smooth soup. All the potatoes and leeks are finely ground.
  • Want to make this soup richer?
  • Instead of water, use homemade vegetable or chicken stock. This will not change the flavor.
  • Can you make this ahead of time?
  • Yes, you can. As you can see, it takes no time to make, and I enjoy making a large pot. It stores well for a couple of days in the refrigerator.
  • Can I make this soup with the Pressure Cooker?
  • Absolutely! Follow the same steps as the recipe card here below. Program your pressure cooker for 10 minutes on the program 2 or grains.
  • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for soups.
  • Storage instructions
  • Once the soup is entirely cooled off, it can be stored in an air-tight container, I prefer glass, in the refrigerator for up to two days.
  • This excellent Potage Parmentier or Potatoes Leek soup is the perfect light lunch or dinner starter.

Nutrition Information

Calories 621kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 51g (78%) Saturated Fat 32g (160%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 124mg (5%) Potassium 585mg (17%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 6645IU (133%) Vitamin C 38mg (42%) Calcium 250mg (25%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 621

% Daily Value*

Calories 621kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 51g 78%
Saturated Fat 32g 160%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 124mg 5%
Potassium 585mg 12%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 6645IU 133%
Vitamin C 38mg 42%
Calcium 250mg 25%
Iron 6mg 33%

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