Hearty Potato Leek Soup
Potato leek soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for cooler weather. It is a simple soup made with potatoes, leeks and herbs. Serve with a nice crusty loaf of bread for a perfectly satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Dutch oven or large pot
- Immersion blender or stand blender
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 2 pounds russet potatoes peels and cubed (small)
- 4 cups leeks sliced white and light green parts
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1/2 cup crème fraiche
- 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- 4 thyme sprigs
- 2 bay leaves fresh or dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, heat the olive oil and add the onions and leeks and cook for 5 minutes. Add the bay leaves and garlic and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until the leeks have softened.4 cups leeks, 1/2 cup onion, 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 bay leaves, 4 cloves garlic
- Add the potatoes, salt, pepper, thyme and chicken or vegetable stock.6 cups chicken stock, 2 pounds russet potatoes, 4 thyme sprigs, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes can be pierced with a fork.
- Remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs, add the crème fraiche and puree using an immersion blender or stand blender. See notes on using a blender with hot liquid.1/2 cup crème fraiche
- Serve with a nice crusty loaf of bread.
Notes
When blending hot liquid in a blender it is important to remove the center of the lid. This will prevent the soup from exploding everywhere and causing a mess.
If you would like to freeze the soup don’t add the crème fraiche while blending and freeze in an airtight container. Add it when you reheat the soup.
If you would like to freeze the soup don’t add the crème fraiche while blending and freeze in an airtight container. Add it when you reheat the soup.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 229mgPotassium: 749mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 859IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg
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