easy soup recipes: Indulgent Creamy Leek and Potato Soup Delight
This creamy leek and potato soup is the perfect comfort food, combining simple ingredients for a delightful and indulgent flavor.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 leeks, cleaned and sliced
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the leeks and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced potatoes and vegetable broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Heat through before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil and heavy cream with coconut milk.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: easy soup recipes, creamy soup, leek and potato soup