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Potato Leek Soup
Fragrant leeks are simmered with potatoes and broth until perfectly tender. Once blended, a splash of cream turns it into a smooth, elegant and comforting soup!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer , Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 large leeks white only
- 2 ribs celery ½-inch chopped
- ½ cup salted butter
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes about 5 medium, peeled
- 6 cups chicken broth or vegetable stock
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- chopped fresh chives or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Cut off the green of the leeks and discard (or freeze for stock). Cut the leeks lengthwise and then thinly slice them, you should have about 5 to 6 cups of leeks.
- Rinse the leeks very well under cold water to remove dirt or grit.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add leeks and celery and cook until leeks are tender, about 7-10 minutes.
- Cut potatoes into large chunks and add them to the pot with the broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Discard bay leaf and thyme stems. Using an immersion or hand blender*, blend soup until smooth. Add cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
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Notes
- Optional: Once blended, run through a strainer lined with cheesecloth to achieve a smoother texture.
- Leftover soup can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Calories
300
(15%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
844mg
(35%)
Potassium
618mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1307IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 844mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 618mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1307IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.