Winter Leek and Potato Soup

Winter Leek and Potato Soup
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    815

Embrace the chill with this creamy, comforting Winter Leek and Potato Soup. This elegant rendition of a classic will warm you from the inside out, perfect as a sophisticated lunch or a delightful starter.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    46 g
  • Cholesterol
    49 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    12 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    983 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the leeks and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View 25 mins Add the potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.

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03 Step

Recipe View 15 mins Stir in the half-and-half (or crème fraîche) and simmer gently until the soup has slightly thickened, about 15 minutes more.

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04 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Remove from heat and stir in the Cheddar cheese, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until the cheese is fully melted and the soup is smooth, about 5 minutes.

For an even smoother texture, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup before adding the cheese.
Garnish with extra parsley and a swirl of crème fraîche for a beautiful presentation.
Adjust the amount of chicken broth to reach your desired consistency.
For a vegetarian option, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 271 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Delaney Halvorson

    Freezes really well, great for meal prep!

  • Abdullah Damore

    The cheese made it so rich and flavorful. Will definitely make this again.

  • Mitchel Halvorson

    I added a little bit of thyme and it was delicious!

  • Giuseppe Bradtke

    This soup is amazing! So easy to make and my whole family loved it.

  • Darrick Donnelly

    I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and it was still great for a vegetarian option.

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