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Creamy Potato Leek Soup

Creamy Potato Leek Soup

Catherine
This Creamy Potato Leek Soup recipe is easy to make with simple, wholesome ingredients. Perfect for a vegetarian meal, this velvety smooth soup will warm you up like a hug from the inside.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine French
Servings 6
Calories 192 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 large leeks white and light green parts only, sliced
  • 1 1/2 lbs yellow potatoes (about 3 large sized potatoes) peeled and chopped into 1 inch pieces or smaller
  • 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup milk or cream
  • chives or green onion sliced, to garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter over medium heat in a large soup pot and then add the leeks. Sauté the leeks until softened, about 8 minutes, being sure to stir frequently.
  • Add the bay leaves and thyme and stir for 1 more minute. Then add the potatoes, broth, bay leaf and thyme.
  • Increase the temperature to high and bring the pot to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer until the potatoes are soft and tender. Remove from heat and remove the thyme sprig and bay leaves.
  • Allow the soup to cool so that it is safe to blend and then add the soup to a food processor or use an immersion blender to puree it until smooth.
  • Return to the pot and add the milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and then remove from heat. Garnish with fresh chives or green onion and serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 786mgPotassium: 798mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1195IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 3mg

The nutritional information provided is based on third-party calculations and is an estimate only. Accurate nutritional facts will vary based on the particular brands used, portion sizes, measurement accuracy and more.

Keyword creamy soup, gluten-free, healthy soup, leeks, potatoes, pureed soup, vegetarian
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