Potato Leek Soup

Michelle Meyer

7 years ago

Potato leek soup is one of my favorite recipes. It’s easy to make and has a short list of ingredients. Perfect! In addition to sharing a great recipe, I also have three ways to serve potato leek soup with optional toppers. Bring on the tasty hot soup.

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Potato Leek Soup

Ingredients:

2 Tb vegetable oil
1 clove of garlic minced
2-3 leeks – about 2 1/2 cups sliced
1 large yellow onion diced
1 pound Russet potatoes peeled and sliced
sprig of fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
4 cups chicken broth

Optional toppers or garnish:

Bacon
Andouille sausage
Jalapeno pepper slices
Shredded cheese
Chives
Flat leaf parsley

Using a small stock pot or Dutch oven heat vegetable oil on medium, adding garlic, onions and leeks.
Cook until soft and slightly translucent.
Add chicken broth, potatoes, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for about 30 min or until potatoes are soft and tender.
Using an immersion blender, puree the potatoes, leeks and onions until smooth. Serve hot.(Note: A food processor or blender can also be used.)

Download recipe here

Top with your favorite grated cheese, then garnish with chopped chives or parsley. Pictured in the photo below is a blend of Monterey Jack, cheddar, asadero and queso quesadilla cheese with sprigs of garlic chives and flat leaf parsley.