Leek And Potato Soup
This creamy leek and potato soup is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any time of year. The combination of tender leeks, hearty potatoes, and aromatic herbs simmered to perfection creates a velvety soup that is sure to warm your soul with every spoonful. Finished with a drizzle of cream and a sprinkle of fresh chives, this soup is a delightful treat that will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 leeks
- 340g/¾lb potatoes
- 1 onion
- 1 garlic
- 30g/1oz butter
- 570ml/1 pint water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 sprig of thyme
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 100ml/3½fl oz milk
- 100ml/3½fl oz double cream
- 2 tbsp fresh chives
Instructions
- Trim and slice the leeks in thin rounds. Rinse in a colander under cold water.
- Peel the potatoes and cut into chunks.
- Melt the butter in a pan and gently sauté the onion and garlic.
- Add the leek, potatoes, bay leaf and thyme. Season.
- Cover with the water and bring to the boil.
- Simmer for 12 minutes until the potatoes and leeks are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf.
- Just before serving add the milk and cream and stir over a low heat, check the seasoning.
- Serve in bowls and sprinkle with the chives.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 4
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