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Creamy Leek Potato Soup

Creamy Leek Potato Soup

This luxuriously silky French soup is as easy as it is elegant.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Soup
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 dutch oven
  • 1 blender or immersion blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 4 cups leeks, washed and sliced
  • 3 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • fresh chives for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat a Dutch oven over low heat. Add the butter and allow it to melt.
  • Add the leeks and allow them to sauté for a couple of minutes. Cover them and let them simmer for 10 minutes until tender.
  • Add the potatoes, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
  • Add the water and broth. Stir.
  • Cover and allow to simmer for 40-50 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender. Blend until silky and pureed.
  • Divide the soup between bowls.
  • Drizzle with heavy cream and garnish with fresh snipped chives.
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