Leek and Potato Soup

Perfect for a cold Winter night - leek and potatoes are a classic mix for soup.

  • Degree of Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Cost: $
  • Preparation Time: 5 Minutes 
  • Cooking Time: 20 Minutes  
  • Yields: 3 - 4 Portions
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  • By: Nicolas Steenhout

There are many classical dishes using leek and potatoes to make soup: Vichyssoise - served cold or sometimes hot or Bonne-Femme - where the potatoes are diced and the leeks cut in squares. This soup is just easy, quick, and delicious.

 
 

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 125 g (4 1/2 oz) Leek
  • 20 g (2/3 oz) Butter
  • 200 g (7 oz) Potatoes
  • 500 ml (2 Cups) Chicken Stock
  • Salt, fresh ground black pepper
  • 30 ml (1 oz) Cream (optional)
  • Parsley (optional)

Mise En Place

  1. Peel, wash and thinly slice the potatoes.
  2. Cut the leek in small pieces. Wash the pieces well.

Preparation

  1. Sweat ( Cook over low heat with a little oil or butter until tender.) [?] the leek in a pot with the butter.
  2. Add the potatoes and chicken stock.
  3. Bring to a boil, control the temperature to a low boil.
  4. Season with salt & pepper.
  5. When the potatoes are cooked, put the soup in a blender and mix until smooth. You could also use a hand or stick blender.

Finition

  1. Just before serving, heat up the soup, add a bit of cream if you wish.
  2. Serve with croutons and a bit of chopped parsley - again, if you wish.

Photos


The soup, served with croutons.

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