Name: Delicious Potato Leek Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil; 3 large leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced; 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf; 3/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Fresh chives or parsley, chopped, for serving; Extra cream or olive oil, for drizzling

Description

Delicious Potato Leek Soup Recipe is a classic comfort soup made with tender potatoes and sweet leeks simmered into a smooth, creamy base that feels cozy, elegant, and deeply satisfying.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
3 large leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Fresh chives or parsley, chopped, for serving
Extra cream or olive oil, for drizzling

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Instructions

Trim, slice, and thoroughly wash the leeks.
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Add leeks and cook gently until very soft.
Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
Stir in potatoes, broth, and bay leaf.
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Cook until potatoes are very tender.
Remove bay leaf.
Blend soup until smooth or desired texture.
Stir in cream, salt, and black pepper.
Warm gently and adjust seasoning.
Serve with herbs and drizzle if desired.

Notes

Cook leeks slowly without browning to keep the flavor delicate. Blend carefully and add cream after blending for best texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: French