Recipe: Perfect Potato Leek Soup

Potato Leek Soup. Potato leek soup is simple to make, but first you have to deal with the leeks. They're notoriously sandy and dirty, and very good at hiding it, so be sure to wash them well. Start by cutting off and discarding.

To make this soup, cook chopped leeks in a little butter, then add diced potatoes, stock, and herbs. In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Whip up this simple soup as a starter for a dinner party or a light supper when you need a bit of comfort - it has a beautiful silky texture. You can have Potato Leek Soup using 11 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Potato Leek Soup

1. Prepare 3 large of leeks, cut lengthwise, separate, clean. Use only the white and pale green parts, chop. (See How to Clean Leeks).
2. You need 2 tbsp of butter.
3. You need 2 cup of water.
4. You need 2 cup of chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)*.
5. Prepare 2 lb of potatoes, peeled, diced into 1/2 inch pieces.
6. You need 1 dash of Marjoram.
7. You need 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley.
8. Prepare 2 tsp of chopped fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme.
9. You need 1 tsp of Tabasco sauce or other red chili sauce.
10. You need 1/2 tsp of chili powder.
11. Prepare 1 of Salt & Pepper.

Leek and Potato Soup is a thick and creamy classic French Potato Soup that starts with garlic butter in which leeks are slowly sautéed to bring out the sweet flavour. An easy potato-leek soup that takes no shortcuts to deliver the best flavor and texture possible. This savory potato-leek soup is a dish we especially enjoy for dinner on a cold night. Potato-Leek Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home.

Potato Leek Soup step by step

1. Cook leeks in butter with salt and pepper in a medium sized sauce pan..
2. Cover pan, cook on low heat for 10 minutes. Check often. Do not brown the leeks..
3. Add water, broth, and potatoes. Bring to a low simmer and cook for 20 minutes..
4. Scoop about half of the soup mixture into a blender, puree and return to pan..
5. Add marjoram, parsley, and thyme. Add a few dashes of chili sauce to taste. Add some freshly ground pepper, 1-2 teaspoons salt or more to taste..

And since leeks and/or potatoes invariably show up in my CSA box, making soup has become part of my weekly winter repertoire. Leek and potato soup is THE winter soup of the British Isles. A good potato leek soup starts with selecting the right type of potato. It's what gives body and texture to the recipe. To keep the soup light yet creamy, I opt for Russets.

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