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

There's nothing quite like a warm bowl of soup on a cold winter day. And when it comes to comfort food, few dishes can beat a hearty leek and potato soup. This classic recipe is simple to make, yet it's packed with flavor and nutrition, making it the perfect meal for a cozy night in.

Leeks, with their mild onion-like flavor, are the star of this soup. Combined with creamy potatoes, savory broth, and a hint of herbs, the result is a comforting and satisfying dish that's as delicious as...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter, or more if needed
  • 2 leeks, cleaned and chopped
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Cook and stir leeks and onion until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir potatoes and chicken broth into onion mixture; simmer until potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Pour half-and-half into potato soup and continue to simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes more.
  • Stir Cheddar cheese, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper into soup until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    364 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 983mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 48mg
    • Calcium: 227mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1051mg