Name: Potato and Leek Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced; 3 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup milk; 2 tablespoons butter; Salt and pepper to taste; Chopped chives, for garnish

Potato and Leek Soup Recipe

Hesther Edmiston Modified: February 29, 2024

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How To Make Potato and Leek Soup

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced
3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped chives, for garnish

Instructions

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and cook until they become softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the diced potatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Using a blender or immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth and creamy.
Return the soup to the pot and stir in the milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer the soup for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
Serve the potato and leek soup hot, garnished with chopped chives.