A comforting and creamy potato and leek soup that's perfect for chilly days. Easy to make with just a few ingredients, it's a classic dish that's sure to please.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
25min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chives
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 leeks
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 4 potatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups vegetable broth
Directions
Step 1
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the sliced leeks and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add the diced potatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
Step 4
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.
Step 5
Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Step 6
Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
Step 7
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh chives.