Hey everyone, it is me, Dave, welcome to my recipe site. Today, I’m gonna show you how to prepare a special dish, potato and leek soup. One of my favorites. This time, I’m gonna make it a little bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

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 the root ends and thick dark green parts.

Potato and Leek Soup is one of the most well liked of recent trending meals in the world. It is enjoyed by millions daily. It’s easy, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. They’re nice and they look fantastic. Potato and Leek Soup is something which I’ve loved my entire life.

To get started with this particular recipe, we must prepare a few components. You can have potato and leek soup using 5 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Potato and Leek Soup:

1. Make ready 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2. Take 2 leeks cleaned and chopped, white and light green part
3. Prepare 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth
4. Take 1 Tbs butter
5. Get 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

It's simple to make, cosy and comforting yet also luxurious and elegant. I love how this Leek Soup can be Couch Food OR an. Potatoes: My favorite potatoes for this soup is Yukon gold potatoes, but russet potatoes work too. Feel free to peel your potatoes, especially if you want an ultra creamy soup.

Steps to make Potato and Leek Soup:

1. In 3 qt sauce pan simmer potatoes in chicken broth until very tender
2. In a skillet melt butter and sauté leeks until tender, do not brown
3. When potatoes are tender, mash in broth, add leeks and cream
4. Simmer another 5 to 10 minutes, season with salt and white pepper
5. If you prefer it very smooth, after adding leeks blend a blender in batches before adding cream

Leaving the skin on does have its nutritional benefits, but may not blend up as smooth. This delicious potato and leek soup comes together in just a few minutes. The enduring popularity of potato and leek soup is no mystery. The two vegetables are a perfect pair: Potatoes lend the soup a comforting starchiness, and leeks provide a mild, sweet tang. This leek and potato soup recipe is easy and delicious.

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