Description
Make a rich, velvety potato leek soup perfect for a cozy evening. This easy stovetop recipe delivers classic French flavor with a smooth texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 large leeks, white and light green parts only, thoroughly washed and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or unsweetened cashew milk for dairy-free)
- Fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the sliced leeks and cook gently for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are very soft but not browned. You want them sweet.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes, broth, and water to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are completely tender.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until it is completely smooth and velvety. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a standard blender and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot.
- Stir in the heavy cream (or cashew milk), salt, and pepper. Heat gently over low heat until warmed through; do not boil after adding the cream.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chives and optional croutons.
Notes
- To achieve the silkiest texture, press the blended soup through a fine-mesh sieve before returning it to the pot.
- For a richer flavor, substitute half the butter with olive oil when sautéing the leeks.
- If you prefer a slightly chunky soup, only blend half of the mixture before stirring it back together.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 60