Leek and Potato Soup Cream (Printable)

Smooth blend of tender leeks, creamy potatoes, and rich cream for comforting warmth.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
02 - 3 medium potatoes (approximately 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 - ½ 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 with butter.
03 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are completely tender.
04 - Remove from heat. Puree with immersion blender until completely smooth, or blend carefully in batches using a countertop blender.
05 - Return soup to low heat. Stir in heavy cream and warm through gently without boiling. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
06 - Ladle into warmed bowls. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley and a swirl of cream if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • This soup transforms simple ingredients into something that tastes like it came from a French bistro
  • It comes together in under an hour but impresses everyone who tries it
  • The texture is incredibly luxurious without requiring any fancy techniques
02 -
  • Blending hot soup can be dangerous, so always vent your blender lid or use an immersion blender
  • Adding cream while the soup is boiling can cause it to separate, so keep the heat gentle
  • The soup continues thickening as it cools, so stop slightly before your desired consistency
03 -
  • Add a few sprigs of thyme while simmering and remove them before blending for an aromatic upgrade
  • Making this a day ahead improves the flavor dramatically
  • A splash of white wine added with the broth adds brightness

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