Potato & Leek Soup

Creamy and comforting soup made with affordable potatoes and leeks

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
French
  • budget
  • comfort-food
  • soup
  • vegetarian-option
  • meal-prep
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Ingredients

Servings:
6
  • 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 large leeks, white parts only, sliced
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup milk or cream
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chives for garnish

Nutrition

Calories

220

37 per serving

Protein

6g

12% DV

Fat

6g

9% DV

Carbs

38g

13% DV

Macronutrient Breakdown

Protein11%
Fat25%
Carbs69%
Fiber
4g
0

% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Clean leeks thoroughly and slice the white parts only.

  2. 2

    Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add leeks and cook until soft, about 8 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add potatoes, broth, bay leaves, and thyme.

  5. 5

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

  6. 6

    Remove bay leaves and blend soup until smooth (or leave chunky if preferred).

  7. 7

    Stir in milk or cream and heat through.

  8. 8

    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  9. 9

    Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives.