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Potato Leek Soup
This creamy potato leek soup recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients and always tastes so comforting.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Ali📖 gimmesomeoven
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●blender
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Sauté the leeks: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and cook for 6–⏱️ 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft but not browned.
large leeks (white and light green parts only, sliced and rinsed well)3
2
Add garlic and seasonings: Stir in the garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for ⏱️ 1 minute until fragrant.
3
Simmer the soup: Add the potatoes, broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 15–⏱️ 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
bay leaf1
4
Remove bay leaf and blend: Discard the bay leaf. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth (or blend in batches). For a chunkier texture, blend only half.
bay leaf1
5
Add Parmesan and lemon: Stir in the grated Parmesan and lemon juice until smooth and melted. Add the cream or milk if using. Taste and add more salt, pepper or lemon juice as needed.
fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons
6
Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with chives or scallions and a twist of black pepper. Enjoy!
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