Cream of Potato Leek Soup
Potato leek soup is a classic French dish known as ‘Vichyssoise’.
This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Cream of Potato Leek Soup
Ingredients
Instructions
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Peel and chop the potatoes into small cubes. Clean and slice the leeks.
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In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and leeks, and sauté until softened.
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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.
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Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender to puree until smooth.
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Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
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Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
