Basic Potato Leek Soup

Potato leek soup is a classic French dish known as ‘Vichyssoise’. It is traditionally served cold, but can also be enjoyed hot.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 9.

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Basic Potato Leek Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: American, European Courses: Comfort Food, Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 800

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Potatoes
• 2 piece Leeks
• 1 piece Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 4 cup Vegetable Stock
• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. Peel and chop the potatoes into small cubes.
2. Slice the leeks, onion, and garlic.
3. In a large pot, melt the butter and sauté the leeks, onion, and garlic until softened.
4. Add the potatoes and vegetable stock to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
5. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
6. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
7. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 5g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.