Description
Comforting French classic leek and potato soup delivers creamy, velvety goodness straight from Brittany’s rustic kitchens. Silky smooth textures and rich flavors invite you to savor each spoonful of this hearty winter favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 500 grams (17.6 ounces) potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 3 leeks, trimmed and sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
Liquid Base:
- 1.2 liters (40.5 fluid ounces) chicken or vegetable stock
- 150 milliliters (5 fluid ounces) single cream
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 25 grams (0.9 ounces) butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- Chopped parsley or chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté chopped leeks and onions in melted butter over medium-low heat, allowing vegetables to soften and become translucent without browning for approximately 10 minutes.
- Pour vegetable or chicken stock into the pan, add diced potatoes, ground nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Remove pan from heat and carefully transfer soup contents to a blender or use an immersion blender directly in the pot. Purée until completely smooth and silky, ensuring no potato chunks remain.
- Return puréed soup to low heat, gently stir in heavy cream and fresh lemon juice, creating a rich and tangy flavor profile.
- Taste the soup and fine-tune seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed. Ladle into warm bowls and garnish with fresh chopped chives or parsley for a vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Choose leeks with fresh, crisp green tops for maximum flavor and texture.
- Rinse leeks thoroughly to remove hidden dirt between layers before chopping.
- For a lighter version, replace cream with Greek yogurt or milk to reduce calories.
- Garnish with crispy bacon bits or croutons for added crunch and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 20-30 minutes (to simmer potatoes until soft)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg