Irresistible French Potato and Leek Soup

A versatile potato and leek soup that can be served hot or chilled, ideal for any season.

Category Tags:

Side DishEntreeDinnerAppetizerSoup

Cuisine Tags:

French

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Instructions

  1. Trim, halve, and thoroughly clean the leeks.

  2. Drain, dry, and thinly slice the leeks.

  3. Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat; sauté leeks until tender, about 4 minutes.

  4. Add potatoes, chicken stock, bouquet garni, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer.

  5. Cook for 25-30 minutes until vegetables are very tender, then remove from heat.

  6. Reserve a few leeks for garnish; discard the bouquet garni.

  7. Puree the soup until smooth using a blender.

  8. Return soup to the saucepan and stir in heavy cream.

  9. Heat gently, avoiding a boil.

  10. Garnish with reserved leeks and serve hot, or chill and serve cold.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 294 kcal
Carbohydrate: 36 g
Cholesterol: 37 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Sodium: 432 mg
Sugar: 6 g
Fat: 13 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g