LEEK, POTATO, AND TARRAGON SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Potato     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Leek     Winter     Tarragon     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter
2 leeks (white and pale green parts only), sliced (about 2 cups)
1 small onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, sliced
2 tablespoons water
1/2 pound red-skinned potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 cups low-salt chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup plain whole yogurt

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add leeks, onion, garlic, and 2 tablespoons water. Cook until leeks are just golden, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes and broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Mix in tarragon. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before continuing.) Stir in cream and yogurt. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.

Amanda Abdulla
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with leeks, potatoes, and carrots.


Steve Alexander
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. I often make it after I've made mashed potatoes or roasted potatoes.


Deidra Langley
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I love how customizable this recipe is. I've made it with different types of cheese, herbs, and even different vegetables.


JAYCEE Dexter
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I often make a big batch on the weekend and then reheat it throughout the week.


Hebber Lopez Lopez
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy texture and the mild flavor.


Maryam Barnes
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for unexpected guests.


Samuel Ayodele
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Adhiraj Yadav
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I loved this soup! The tarragon really elevates the flavor.


lucy william
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Sohel Chowdhury
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This is the best leek soup I've ever had! I highly recommend it.


Darley Ducas
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I often add chopped carrots or celery to the pot.


Muhammad Ikram Mahal
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of potatoes and herbs and it's always delicious.


Shoaib Asif
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This was my first time making leek soup and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.


Saikul Islam
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This soup is perfection! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the texture is creamy and smooth.


michael nwakanma
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5/5 stars! This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Megi Stoyanova
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This is my new favorite soup recipe! It's creamy, flavorful, and perfect for a chilly day.


Imaad Kammies
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.


Anas Ouadih
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I'm not usually a fan of leek soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of potatoes and tarragon really elevates the flavor.


Malik Kashi
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the subtle hint of tarragon.


Jeremy Yarborogh
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This soup was a delightful surprise! The combination of leeks, potatoes, and tarragon created a complex and flavorful broth.