Description
Make this Creamy Potato Leek Soup for a comforting and delicious meal. This recipe brings the classic flavors you love, perfect for any season. You will find this soup simple to prepare and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cups leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced and cleaned
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups potatoes (like Russet or Yukon Gold), peeled and cubed
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream (or substitute for dairy-free options)
- Fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the sliced leeks and chopped onions. Sauté until soft and translucent, about 8 to 10 minutes. Do not let them brown.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the cubed potatoes, broth, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until completely smooth and creamy. Alternatively, carefully transfer batches to a standard blender and process until smooth, then return to the pot.
- Stir in the heavy cream. Heat gently over low heat until warmed through. Do not boil after adding cream.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped chives before serving.
Notes
- Always wash leeks thoroughly; grit often hides between the layers.
- For a vegan version, use olive oil instead of butter and use full-fat coconut milk or cashew cream instead of heavy cream.
- If you prefer a lighter soup, use half-and-half or milk, but the texture will be less rich.
- Roasting the garlic before adding it provides a deeper, sweeter flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American/European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 75mg