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Potato Leek Soup

6 servings

servings

20 minutes

active time

1 hour

total time

Ingredients

3 large leeks (about 3 cups, chopped)

2 tablespoons butter

4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)

2 pounds potatoes (Yukon gold or Russet), peeled, diced into 1/2-inch pieces

1 teaspoon sea salt, less or more to taste

Pinch of dried marjoram

1 or 2 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1 bay leaf

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Sprinkle of Tabasco sauce or other red chili sauce

White or black pepper to taste

Directions

Clean and cut the leeks: Cut off the roots of the leeks. Cut the leeks lengthwise, fan them open under running water to dislodge any dirt or mud hiding inside. Cut off the tough dark green tops and discard (either compost or freeze for making stock). Slice the white and light green parts of the leeks crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place the slices in a bowl of cold water and agitate them with your hands to dislodge any remaining dirt. Then scoop out the leeks with a sieve or slotted spoon. (See How to Clean Leeks)

Cook leeks in butter to soften: Melt butter on medium heat in a 3 to 4 quart thick-bottomed pot. Add the chopped leeks, stir to coat with the butter. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low, cook for 10 minutes until the leeks are softened. Check to make sure the leeks are not browning.

Simmer the soup: Add the broth, diced potatoes, bay leaf, marjoram, thyme, and a teaspoon of salt to the pot. Increase the heat to high to bring to a simmer, then lower the heat to maintain a low simmer, and cook for 20 minutes, until the potatoes are cooked through.

Purée the soup: Remove and discard the bay leaf and thyme sprig. Use an immersion blender or standing blender to blend about half of the soup if you want a chunky soup, or all of it if you would like your soup to be more smooth. Note: if you're using a standing blender, purée the soup in batches, don't fill the blender more than a third full at a time, and remember to hold down the lid while the blender is going.

Season the soup: Add the parsley, and cook a few minutes more. Add a few dashes of Tabasco to taste. Add freshly ground pepper and more salt to taste. (Potatoes soak up salt, so you may need to add more salt than you expect.) Did you enjoy this recipe? Let us know with a rating and review!

Nutrition

Serving Size

Serves 4-6

Calories

204 kcal

Total Fat

4 g

Saturated Fat

3 g

Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Trans Fat

-

Cholesterol

11 mg

Sodium

564 mg

Total Carbohydrate

39 g

Dietary Fiber

4 g

Total Sugars

4 g

Protein

5 g

6 servings

servings

20 minutes

active time

1 hour

total time
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