LEEK AND POTATO SOUP

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Very easy and simple but yet very luscious and incredible recipe for leek and potato soup, perfect for cold weather or even it can be served cold in the summer. Serve it with a drizzle of heavy cream and croutons on top.

Provided by dave yonathan

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons salted butter
3 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 (32 ounce) carton no-salt-added vegetable broth
2 cups water
1 cup heavy cream, or to taste
4 teaspoons salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Add leeks and cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in celery and cook for 5 minutes more. Add garlic; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes and vegetable broth; reduce heat and let simmer until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Blend using an immersion blender or in a regular blender in batches. Stir in heavy cream and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 52.2 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 1332.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

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