How to Make Chipotle Leek and Potato Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chipotle leek and potato soup is a delicious and comforting winter dish that combines the smoky flavor of chipotle peppers with the creamy texture of potatoes and leeks. This hearty soup is perfect for cold, dreary days when you want something warm and satisfying to fill your belly.

The combination of chipotle peppers and leeks adds a unique and enticing flavor to this soup. The smokiness of the chipotle peppers pairs perfectly with the mild sweetness of the leeks, creating a rich and...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 large leeks, white and light green parts, chopped, or more to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, minced, or more to taste
  • 1 pinch ground cumin, or to taste
  • 1 pinch dried thyme, or to taste
  • white pepper to taste
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 3 Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 4 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 39 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add leeks and salt; cook, stirring often, until very soft, about 20 minutes. Stir in red bell pepper and garlic; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add chipotle pepper, cumin, thyme, and white pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Stir vegetable broth and potatoes into the pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer soup, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in milk and cream. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Puree soup with an immersion blender to desired smoothness. Simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    385 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 53mg
    • Sodium: 561mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 80mg
    • Calcium: 147mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 949mg