Easy Soup Recipes: Indulgent Creamy Leek and Potato Soup Delight
Discover the indulgent flavors of this creamy leek and potato soup, a perfect addition to your easy soup recipes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 leeks, sliced
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and sauté until soft.
- Add the diced potatoes and vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat through before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with milk.
- Adding fresh herbs like chives can enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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