Potato Leek Soup
If you're craving a comforting bowl of warmth on a chilly day, look no further than our Potato Leek Soup. Made with the freshest of leeks, tender potatoes, and aromatic spices, this soup is the epitome of heart-warming goodness.
Ingredients
- 500 g Potatoes Peeled and diced
- 300 g Leeks Washed and sliced
- 1 Onion Chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 litre Vegetable Stock
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 150 ml Single Cream
- Salt To taste
- Black Pepper To taste
- Chives For garnish
Instructions
- Begin by adding the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Gently sauté them for approximately 3 to 4 minutes until they turn translucent.
- Next, add in the thinly sliced leeks and the diced potatoes. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes, occasionally giving it a gentle stir.
- Now, pour the vegetable stock into the pot and bring the mixture to a vigorous boil. Once boiling, lower the heat, cover the pot, and allow it to simmer for approximately 20 to 25 minutes or until the potatoes have reached a tender state.
- With care, use an immersion blender to achieve a smooth and creamy consistency for the soup.
- Return the soup to the stove and gently incorporate the single cream, making sure not to bring it to a boil.
- Season the soup to your liking with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve the steaming hot soup, garnished with freshly chopped chives.
Notes
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 1075mgPotassium: 746mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2341IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 3mg
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