Description
Hearty potato leek soup blends silky French countryside comfort with creamy, rustic simplicity. Delicate herbs and rich vegetables merge into a smooth, warming bowl that connects home cooks with classic culinary traditions you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 large leeks (white and light green parts), thinly sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Fat Ingredients:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) vegetable broth
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Seasonings and Garnish:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm a spacious cooking vessel with a blend of olive oil and butter, creating a fragrant base over moderate heat.
- Gently sweat the aromatic trio of onions, garlic, and leeks, allowing them to soften and release their delicate flavors, transforming the pot’s landscape in about 5-7 minutes.
- Introduce cubed potatoes and pour in the vegetable broth, elevating the temperature until the liquid reaches a vigorous bubble.
- Reduce the heat, allowing the mixture to gently simmer, transforming the potatoes into tender morsels over approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Deploy an immersion blender to transform the rustic mixture into a silky, uniform consistency, breaking down the vegetables into a luxurious liquid landscape.
- Incorporate heavy cream, stirring gracefully to create a rich, velvety texture that enhances the soup’s depth and complexity.
- Season the creation with judicious amounts of salt and pepper, calibrating the flavor profile to your palate’s preference.
- Ladle the soup into serving vessels, adorning the surface with a sprinkle of fresh chives or parsley, and optional olive oil drizzle for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the creamiest texture and best flavor absorption.
- Rinse leeks thoroughly to remove hidden dirt between layers, ensuring a clean, grit-free soup base.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk to reduce calories and add unique tang.
- Swap vegetable broth with chicken stock for deeper, richer flavor profile if preferred by meat-eaters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg