Leek and Potato Soup Cream (Printable Version)

Smooth blend of leeks and potatoes enriched with cream for a comforting warm dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
02 - 3 medium potatoes (about 1.1 lbs), peeled and diced
03 - 1 small onion, chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

05 - 4 cups vegetable broth
06 - 1 cup heavy cream

→ Fats

07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Seasonings

08 - 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
09 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

→ Garnish

11 - Chopped fresh chives or parsley
12 - Extra cream for drizzling

# How to Make It:

01 - Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks, onion, and garlic. Cook gently for 8–10 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened but not browned.
02 - Stir in diced potatoes, salt, pepper, and nutmeg if using. Toss to coat vegetables evenly in butter.
03 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are very tender.
04 - Remove from heat. Puree with immersion blender until smooth, or blend in batches using a countertop blender.
05 - Return soup to low heat. Stir in heavy cream and warm through gently. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
06 - Ladle into bowls. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley and a cream swirl if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • This soup transforms humble ingredients into something that tastes like it came from a French bistro
  • The texture becomes incredibly velvety without any fancy techniques
  • It reheats beautifully and actually tastes better the next day
02 -
  • Blending hot soup in a regular blender can be dangerous, always vent the lid and hold it down with a folded towel
  • The soup thickens as it sits, so add a splash more broth or cream when reheating leftovers
03 -
  • Clean leeks thoroughly by slicing them lengthwise and rinsing between layers, sand hides everywhere
  • Let the soup cool slightly before blending, it is safer and gives you a smoother result

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