Description
Cozy Creamy Potato and Leek Soup is a soul-warming dish that combines tender russet potatoes and aromatic leeks into a velvety blend. Perfect for chilly days, this comforting soup serves as an excellent starter or a hearty main course. Its creamy texture and savory flavor make it an instant favorite, ensuring you’ll want to keep this recipe in your regular rotation. Easy to prepare, it brings warmth and joy to your table with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large leeks, cleaned and sliced
- 4 medium russet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and cubed
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced leeks and sauté until soft (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in cubed potatoes, followed by vegetable broth until everything is covered.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat gently without boiling, then serve hot, garnished with chives or croutons if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing and Blending
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg