Description
This creamy potato leek soup recipe brings warmth and comfort to your table. We guide you to a velvety smooth texture, perfect for cozy nights. It is simple to make and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 large leeks, white and light green parts only, cleaned and sliced
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- Optional garnish: Crispy bacon bits, fresh chives
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the sliced leeks and chopped onions. Sauté for 8 to 10 minutes until softened and translucent. Do not brown them.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the cubed potatoes and the broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until completely smooth and velvety. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a standard blender and blend until smooth, then return to the pot.
- Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Heat gently over low heat until warmed through. Do not boil after adding the cream.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Ladle into bowls and top with your desired garnishes before serving immediately.
Notes
- Clean leeks thoroughly to remove all grit between the layers.
- For a richer flavor, use homemade broth.
- If you prefer a slightly rustic texture, only blend half the soup and then stir it back into the unblended portion.
- This soup reheats well; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop Simmering and Blending
- Cuisine: American/European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg