How to Make Cheesy Potato Leek Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so comforting about a warm bowl of creamy potato soup, especially when it's packed with rich, cheesy flavors. This Cheesy Potato Leek Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a cozy night in or a hearty meal on a cold day. With tender potatoes, savory leeks, and a generous amount of cheese, this soup is bound to become a new favorite in your household.

What sets this soup apart from others is the combination of flavors and textures. The potatoes and leeks provi...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 leeks, minced
  • 1 sweet onion, chopped
  • 12 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 large fresh bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 5 russet potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon
  • 1 quart chicken stock, or as needed
  • ½ pound shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh chives, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Melt butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; add leeks, onion, garlic, bay leaves, and coriander and sauté until onions are softened and translucent, about 7 minutes. Add potatoes and chicken bouillon to the pot and pour enough chicken stock over the top to cover vegetables. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Mash potatoes to desired consistency with a potato masher. Stir Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and cream into potato mixture, return soup to a simmer, and cook until cheese melts and soup is hot, about 15 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Remove and discard bay leaves.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and top with chives.
  • Nutrition

    392 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 76mg
    • Sodium: 770mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 71mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 681mg