Creamy Potato Leek Soup
A comforting, creamy soup made with potatoes, leeks, and a hint of garlic. Perfect for a chilly day.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Chives - For garnish
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Heavy cream - 1 cup
- Chicken broth - 4 cups
- Potatoes - 4 large, peeled and diced
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Leeks - 2, cleaned and thinly sliced
- Butter - 2 tablespoons
Let's Get Started
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the leeks and garlic and cook until the leeks are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup to a blender and puree in batches.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the soup is heated through.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with chives.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Soup
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g