Potato Leek Soup
Craving comfort in a bowl? Look no further than our creamy Potato Leek Soup. Delightfully rich yet effortlessly easy to prepare, this dish makes for a versatile meal that can be tweaked to suit different tastes.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 35 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 500 g Potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 300 g Leeks (washed and sliced)
- 1 Onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 litre Vegetable Stock
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 150 ml Single Cream
- Salt (adjust to taste)
- Black Pepper (adjust to taste)
- Chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they become translucent.
- 3
Add the sliced leeks and diced potatoes. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- 5
Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Return the soup to the stove and stir in the single cream. Heat it gently without boiling.
- 7
Season the soup with salt and black pepper according to your taste.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with fresh chives.
- 9
Enjoy your delicious Potato Leek Soup!