Potato Leek Soup
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4.9
45 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
511 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Potato Leek Soup
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Potato Leek Soup is creamy, savory, and oh so satisfying. It is an easy to make classic that pairs beautifully with an artisan bread, and is sure to become a family favorite.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 2 leeks sliced, white and pale green parts only
- 1 quart chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 cups diced Yukon gold potatoes
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons salt divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add in leeks and season with 1 teaspoon salt. Saute leeks for about 10 minutes until soft, stirring frequently.
- Stir cornstarch into leek mixture until combined, about 30-60 seconds.. Slowly add in broth and stir to dissolve cornstarch mixture.
- Add potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, stir in cream, and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes until potatoes are tender. . Serve hot.
Notes
- For a non-cream version, simply replace the heavy cream in this recipe with 2 additional cups of chicken broth for a total of 6 cups.
- For a puree version, use an immersion blender to puree the soup in the pot before adding the sour cream.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
511kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Cholesterol
149mg
(50%)
Sodium
1535mg
(64%)
Potassium
707mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2135IU
(43%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
117mg
(12%)
Iron
4.6mg
(26%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 511 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 511kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Cholesterol | 149mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 1535mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 707mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2135IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4.6mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
45 reviews
Excellent
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