Leek and Potato Soup Cream (Printable)

Smooth blend of leeks and potatoes with a touch of cream, perfect for a comforting, satisfying dish.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, cleaned and sliced
02 - 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
03 - 1 medium onion, chopped
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

→ Liquids

05 - 4 cups vegetable broth
06 - 1 cup water
07 - 1 cup heavy cream

→ Fats & Seasonings

08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
09 - 1 bay leaf
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

12 - Chopped fresh chives or parsley

# How To Make It:

01 - Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, and leeks. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, about 6-8 minutes.
02 - Add diced potatoes, bay leaf, and thyme. Stir to combine for 1 minute to release herb flavors.
03 - Pour in vegetable broth and water. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are completely tender.
04 - Remove bay leaf. Using an immersion blender, puree soup until smooth and velvety. Alternatively, carefully transfer in batches to a countertop blender.
05 - Stir in heavy cream. Warm gently over low heat without boiling. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Ladle into warmed bowls and garnish with chopped fresh chives or parsley if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It costs almost nothing to make but tastes like you spent hours on it
  • The texture is impossibly silky without any fancy techniques
  • It freezes beautifully so you always have comfort food ready
02 -
  • Never rush the initial vegetable softening or you will miss the sweet depth
  • Let the soup cool slightly before pureeing to avoid dangerous splatters
  • Never boil the cream or it may separate and ruin the texture
03 -
  • Clean leeks thoroughly by slicing them lengthwise and rinsing between layers
  • Use room temperature cream to prevent any separation issues

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