POTATO LEEK SOUP

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This warm satisfying potato leek soup gets fresh flavor from rosemary and parsley.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 dried bay leaves
6 sprigs fresh rosemary, or 2 teaspoons crushed dried rosemary
4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice
6 leeks, white parts only, washed well, thinly sliced
4 shallots, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
8 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat
1 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Make a bouquet garni: First wrap bay leaves, rosemary, parsley, and peppercorns in a piece of cheesecloth. Then tie with a piece of kitchen twine, and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a medium stockpot. Add celery, leeks, shallots, and garlic; cook on medium-low heat until very soft, about 45 minutes, stirring only occasionally. Do not brown. Add potatoes, stock, and reserved bouquet garni. Bring mixture to a boil, and then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook until potatoes are very tender, about 40 minutes. Remove bouquet garni, and discard.
  • Working in batches, pass half of the soup through a food mill, fitted with a medium disk, into a large saucepan. Add remaining chunky soup. Place the saucepan on medium-low heat to warm soup. Slowly stir in milk and cream, and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Jennylyn Daoatin
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I can't wait to try this soup! It looks so delicious.


NDIVHUWO DAVID
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This soup is so versatile. I've even used it as a base for a creamy potato leek pasta dish.


Munawar Zareef
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great!


Narren Bowannie
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This soup is a great base for adding other vegetables. I like to add carrots, celery, and peas.


Jayjay Bunch
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I'm allergic to dairy, so I used almond milk instead of regular milk. It was just as good!


Yasir Nawaz Muhammad Yasir Nawaz
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I made this soup with some leftover ham and it was delicious!


Arjun Bhandari
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This soup is also great for freezing. I like to make a big batch and freeze it in individual portions for easy meals later on.


Adriana Santamaria
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I like to add a bit of grated cheese to my soup for extra flavor.


Nabukenya Sauya
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes and leeks.


Sarah Falconer
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I've tried many potato leek soup recipes, but this one is by far the best.


BRY MURILLO
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This soup is so easy to make, even a beginner cook can make it.


Bishowraj Basnet
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I love that this soup is made with simple, everyday ingredients.


Jackson Eaves
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Md Merajking
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Melissa Mason
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and creamy. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients.


Margaret Njeri
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Jam Nasir
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and it was so creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


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