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

There are few things more comforting on a cold day than a hot bowl of creamy potato leek soup. This classic soup is hearty, satisfying, and bursting with savory flavor. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of this delicious soup in no time, making it the perfect dish for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend lunch.

Potato leek soup, also known as vichyssoise, has its origins in French cuisine. Leeks are a member of the onion family and have a mild, ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 3 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat oil and butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add potatoes, leeks, and celery; cook and stir until leeks are tender, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer 4 cups soup into a blender. Remove the top insert of the blender and cover with a paper towel; puree until smooth. Add puree back to the Dutch oven.
  • Stir in heavy cream and cook over medium-low until slightly thickened, 10 to 15 more minutes. Ladle into bowls and garnish with crumbled bacon.
  • Nutrition

    431 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 85mg
    • Sodium: 1437mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 45mg
    • Calcium: 162mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 361mg