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Potato Leek Soup
Craving comfort in a bowl? Look no further than our creamy Potato Leek Soup. Delightfully rich yet effortlessly easy to prepare, this dish makes for a versatile meal that can be tweaked to suit different tastes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 390 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 500 g potatoes Peeled and diced
- 300 g leeks Washed and sliced
- 1 onion Chopped
- 2 cloves garlic Minced
- 1 litre vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 150 ml single cream
- salt To taste
- black pepper To taste
- chives For garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they become translucent.
- Add the sliced leeks and diced potatoes. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Return the soup to the stove and stir in the single cream. Heat it gently without boiling.
- Season the soup with salt and black pepper according to your taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh chives.
- Enjoy your delicious Potato Leek Soup!
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Notes
- When using the immersion blender, be cautious as the soup will be hot. You can also let it cool slightly before blending for safety.
- This soup pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or a simple salad for a complete meal.
- Nutritional facts:
- The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Calories
390kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
1075mg
(45%)
Potassium
746mg
(21%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2341IU
(47%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Vitamin D
0.2µg
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 390
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 390kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1075mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 746mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2341IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.