POTATO LEEK SOUP
A French classic, this creamy potato leek soup is quick, easy, and comforting.
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Soups
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 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 so as not to brown.
- Add the potatoes, broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper to pot and bring to a boil. Cover and turn the heat down to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are very soft.
- Fish out the thyme sprig and bay leaves, then purée the soup with a hand-held immersion blender until smooth. (Alternatively, use a standard blender to purée the soup in batches; see note.) Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. If soup is too thin, simmer until thickened. If it's too thick, add water or stock to thin it out. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Note: If using a standard blender to purée the soup: be sure not to fill the jar more than halfway; leave the hole in the lid open and cover loosely with a dishtowel to allow the heat to escape; and pour blended soup into a clean pot.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The soup can be frozen, without the cream, for up to 3 months. Defrost the soup in the refrigerator for 12 hours and then reheat it on the stovetop over medium heat until hot. Once heated through, add the cream and bring to a simmer before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize about 1-1/2 cups, Calories 454, Fat 24 g, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sugar 10 g, Fiber 5 g, Sodium 828 mg, Cholesterol 78 mg
CREAM OF LEEK AND POTATO SOUP
Steps:
- In a large heavy saucepan, bring the leeks, potatoes, water, and salt to the boil over high heat. Cover partially, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Correct the seasoning, to taste, and puree with a handheld immersion blender, or in batches in a food processor.
- Whisk in the cream and reheat before serving. Top each serving with a dollop of creme fraiche and sprinkling of fresh chives.
TURNIP, LEEK AND POTATO SOUP
A simple French soup that works well regardless of which vegetable gets the emphasis. This is a simple French soup. If you want to vary the proportions of vegetables you can; it works well whether you emphasize the turnips, as I do here, the leeks or the potatoes. Turnips have a slightly bitter edge, and tarragon makes a lovely sweet garnish. Chives would also work.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 16 to 18 demitasse servings or 8 bowls
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy soup pot over medium heat and add the onion, leeks and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add the turnips, potatoes, water or stock, salt to taste, and the bouquet garni. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender and the soup is fragrant. Remove and discard the bouquet garni.
- Blend the soup in batches in a blender (cover the top with a towel and hold it down to avoid hot splashes), or through a food mill fitted with the fine blade. The soup should be very smooth. Strain if desired. Return to the pot. Stir and taste. Adjust salt, add freshly ground pepper, and heat through. Serve in small bowls or espresso cups, garnished with chopped fresh tarragon and/or chives.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 197, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 2036 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams
CREAM OF TURNIP, POTATO AND LEEK SOUP
Much lighter than regular potato leek soup. If you want to be elegant, swirl a teaspoon of heavy cream into each bowl and sprinkle with snipped chives. Good hot or cold.
Provided by BarbryT
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter over medium heat and add the vegetables; stir to coat.
- Reduce heat to very low, cover and cook the veggies, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Add chicken broth. Increase heat to medium, cover and simmer 45 minutes, until veggies are utterly tender.
- In batches, puree soup in blender or food processor.
- Return soup to pot; add 1 to 1 and ½ C milk or light cream, thinning to desired consistency.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.2, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 28.9, Sodium 798.6, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 8.7, Protein 10.2
TURNIP, POTATO AND GARLIC SOUP
Add a bit of heavy cream to make this pureed soup rich and silky.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the potato, minced garlic, rosemary and thyme sprigs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring, until the potatoes are well coated, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the turnips and remaining garlic cloves, bring back to a simmer and cook until the turnips and garlic are tender, about 20 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a simmer. Remove from the heat, and cool at least 5 minutes. Remove and discard the rosemary and thyme and carefully puree until smooth with a handheld immersion blender or in 2 to 3 batches in a blender (do not fill the blender more than halfway full).
- Stir in the cream and reheat the soup if necessary. Adjust the consistency and seasoning with water, salt and pepper.
- Serve hot garnished with crispy fried shallots and parsley.
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CREAMY POTATO AND LEEK SOUP
Not only do my somewhat picky kids love to eat this soup, they love to help me make it too...delicious and simple!
Provided by Mama2ME
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir leeks, garlic, salt, and pepper in the hot butter until leeks are tender and lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
- Stir chicken broth and cornstarch together in a bowl until cornstarch is dissolved; pour over the leek mixture. Add potatoes to the broth mixture and bring to a boil; season with onion powder and garlic powder. Reduce heat, add half-and-half to broth mixture, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat and blend soup using a hand blender until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 40.1 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 538.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
CREAM OF TURNIP SOUP
Because I have alot of turnips in the garden( and dont particularly like them ) I turned them into soup, and delicious it is too!! It would be very easy to sub other veggies...i.e parsnips, cauliflower etc in place of the turnips..But try it with the turnips first, you will be amazed at how great this is; could easily be served at a dinner party, garnish with drizzled heavy cream and chopped cilantro.
Provided by ChefDebs
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Saute the onions in the olive oil in a large heavy saucepan until limp ( 5 mins ).
- Add the turnips and potatoes to the pan , pour in the chicken stock, add the white pepper and cayenne pepper and season with salt.
- Simmer for 1 hour, until all the vegetables are soft.
- Let cool slightly.
- Puree in a blender ( BE CAREFUL NOT TO BURN YOURSELF ).
- Pour pureed soup back into the saucepan and add the heavy cream, warm through and serve, garnishing with drizzled cream and cilantro ( or herb of choice ).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.8, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 24, Sodium 214.2, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5.4, Protein 5.2
TURNIP AND POTATO SOUP
Creamy and savory, there are NEVER leftovers when I make this dish. A great way to incorporate turnips into your diet! If soup becomes too thick, thin with broth, water, or cream.
Provided by Cheri Walker
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook the bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat until the fat begins to render, about 4 minutes; remove from heat, and drain most of the rendered bacon drippings, reserving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet.
- Return the pan with the bacon and reserved drippings to medium heat; cook and stir the onion in the bacon and fat until translucent, about 4 minutes more. Stir the potato and turnip into the bacon mixture; cook and stir until the potato and turnip pieces are warmed, about 2 minutes.
- Add the thyme to the saucepan with enough water to cover the vegetable mixture; bring the water to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a brisk simmer until the potato and turnip are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Heat butter in a small skillet. Cook and stir the kale leaves until they wilt, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Stir the kale and the cream into the simmering soup; allow to simmer together another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove thyme sprigs before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 486.4 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
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