Potato, Leek and Onion Soup Recipe 🥔🍲
Overview:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 cups, approximately
- Cuisine: European, Scottish, Welsh
- Difficulty: Easy
- Meal Type: Soup
- Dietary Considerations: Kid Friendly, Free Of…, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, St. Patrick’s Day
- Cooking Method: Stove Top
- Total Servings: Not specified
Ingredients:
- 4 leeks
- 2 potatoes
- 1 onion
- 30 grams butter
- 10 chives
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- Black pepper to taste
- Swirl of cream (for serving)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 312.5
- Total Fat: 16.1g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 46.1mg
- Sodium: 166.9mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 37.6g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.4g
- Sugars: 5.5g
- Protein: 6.6g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Vegetables:
- Trim off the tops and roots of the leeks, discarding any tough outer layers.
- Split the leeks lengthways and chop them finely. Then, wash and drain them thoroughly.
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Cooking:
- In a large saucepan, gently melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped leeks, potatoes, and onion to the saucepan.
- Stir well to coat the vegetables evenly with the butter.
- Season the mixture with salt and black pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Cover the pan and let the vegetables sweat over very low heat for about 15 minutes. This helps to enhance their flavors.
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Simmering:
- After 15 minutes, add the chicken stock and milk to the saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for an additional 20 minutes or until the vegetables are soft and tender.
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Blending:
- Once the vegetables are cooked, carefully transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor.
- Blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Be cautious when blending hot liquids to avoid accidents.
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Final Touches:
- Return the blended soup to the saucepan and reheat it gently over low heat.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Stir in the chopped chives or parsley to add freshness and flavor to the soup.
- Just before serving, add a swirl of cream on top of each bowl for added richness and visual appeal.
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Serving:
- Ladle the hot Potato, Leek, and Onion Soup into serving bowls.
- Garnish with additional chopped chives or parsley if desired.
- Serve the soup hot with crusty bread or your favorite side dish.
Enjoy this comforting and flavorful Potato, Leek, and Onion Soup as a satisfying meal on chilly days or whenever you crave a hearty bowl of goodness!
