Cheesy Potato Leek Soup

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

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Cheesy Potato Leek Soup

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Potatoes
• 200 gram Leeks
• 100 gram Onion
• 50 gram Butter
• 30 gram Flour
• 1000 milliliter Chicken or Vegetable Stock
• 250 milliliter Milk
• 150 gram Cheddar Cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 10 gram Fresh Chives

Instructions

1. Peel and chop the potatoes into small cubes. Slice the leeks and dice the onion.
2. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and leeks, and sauté until softened.
3. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat.
4. Slowly pour in the chicken or vegetable stock, stirring constantly.
5. Add the potatoes to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
6. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
7. Stir in the milk and grated cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh chives.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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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.