Description
Comforting potato and leek soup whispers hearty warmth from French countryside kitchens. Silky smooth ingredients blend into a luxurious bowl that promises pure culinary satisfaction you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium-sized Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 3 large leeks (white and light green parts only, sliced and cleaned)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Fat and Seasonings:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- Salt and white pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes:
- Chives
- Croutons
- Olive oil drizzle
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, gently sautéing leeks until they become translucent and aromatic, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Introduce cubed potatoes to the pot, ensuring they’re evenly coated with the melted butter and leek mixture.
- Add stock or broth along with bay leaves and thyme, bringing the liquid to a rolling boil before reducing heat to a gentle simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes reach a tender consistency.
- Carefully extract bay leaves and thyme sprigs from the soup to prevent any unwanted herb fragments in the final dish.
- Transform the soup’s texture using an immersion blender directly in the pot, or cautiously transfer contents to a stand blender, processing in small batches to achieve a silky-smooth consistency.
- Incorporate cream, stirring thoroughly to create a luxurious and velvety finish.
- Season with salt and white pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences, ensuring a well-balanced and comforting flavor profile.
Notes
- Select waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for a creamier, smoother texture without falling apart during cooking.
- Use a sharp knife to slice leeks carefully, ensuring you clean them thoroughly to remove hidden dirt between layers.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like coconut cream or cashew cream for vegan or lactose-intolerant dietary needs.
- Test potato tenderness by piercing with a fork – they should slide off easily without resistance when perfectly cooked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg