POTATO AND LEEK SOUP

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 onion, thinly sliced
3 leeks (white part only), thinly sliced and well rinsed
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry white vermouth
1 1/4 pounds waxy-style potatoes (about 8), peeled and quartered
7 cups water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 sprigs fresh parsley
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Set aside 2 tablespoons of the butter in the refrigerator. Heat the remaining butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, leeks, and garlic and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 12 minutes. Raise the heat to high, pour in the vermouth, and cook, uncovered, until almost dry, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes, water, and salt. Tie the parsley, thyme, and bay leaf together with a piece of kitchen twine and add to the soup. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, covered, until the potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • When the potato mixture has cooled, remove and discard the herb bundle. Working in batches, transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth, or puree with an immersion blender. Return the puree to the pot and re-heat over medium heat.
  • Whisk in the reserved 2 tablespoons butter, heavy cream, and lemon juice into the soup and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Divide among warm soup bowls, garnish with the chives, and serve immediately.
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Raquel Elie
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This soup is delicious! The potatoes and leeks are cooked perfectly, and the broth is flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Inaamullah Mughal
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This soup is a must-try! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the leeks add a nice touch of sweetness.


Riyaz Bhatti
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Yum!


Kuber Magar
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Laxmi Gurung
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and creamy. I love the way the leeks and potatoes complement each other.


Sama Sanji
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This soup is so good! I love the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the leeks. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Ikbal Shuvo
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I made this soup for lunch today and it was perfect! It was creamy and flavorful, and the leeks added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Jhangeer Khan
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This soup is delicious! The flavors are well-balanced and the soup is very creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Royal Heart
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the leeks add a nice subtle sweetness.


Salek Ahmed
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the leeks add a nice subtle sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Ezekiel Omoko
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I was looking for a new potato leek soup recipe and I'm so glad I found this one. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the leeks added a nice subtle sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


the trends info
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that I can use simple ingredients that I always have on hand. I've made this soup several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ismael Krause
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I made this soup for a dinner party last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the leeks added a nice subtle sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Army _BTS
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This soup was amazing! I've never been a huge fan of potato leek soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors were so rich and creamy, and the soup was so comforting. I will definitely be making this again.