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Best Ever Creamy Potato Leek Soup

Warm up with the comforting flavors of the best ever creamy potato leek soup. This velvety-textured soup boasts rich flavor and easy preparation, making it perfect for family dinners or cozy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 large leeks White and light green parts only, roughly chopped (about 5 cups)
  • 3 cloves garlic Peeled and smashed
  • 2 lb Yukon Gold potatoes Peeled and roughly chopped into ½-inch pieces
  • 7 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Chives Finely chopped, for serving

Equipment

  • Large soup pot
  • Immersion blender or standard blender

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Base
  1. Melt the butter over medium heat in a large soup pot. Add the leeks and garlic and cook, stirring regularly, until soft and wilted, about 10 minutes. Adjust the heat as necessary to avoid browning.
Step 2: Simmer
  1. Add the potatoes, broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot, and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are very soft.
Step 3: Blend
  1. Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Purée the soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Alternatively, use a standard blender, working in batches if needed.
Step 4: Final Touch
  1. Add the heavy cream and bring the soup to a gentle simmer. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. If the soup is too thin, simmer longer to thicken. If it’s too thick, thin it out with some extra broth. Garnish with chopped chives before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This creamy potato leek soup is rich, velvety, and perfect for colder months. Serve with crusty bread and a green salad for a complete meal. Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

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