Potato Leek Soup

 

Potato Leek Soup

Aunt Kate introduced me to this luscious comfort soup when I was about 14 years old and I make it as often as I can because it’s that good. It’s perfect for those crispy cold nights when you want something warm and satisfying. Pair it with a couple of hot cross buns or a few pieces of fresh garlic bread and you’ve got a meal fit for a King or Queen. I just love this soup so much that I make it all the time, even in the summer months. Try it and tell me it's not good!

Ingredients:

Chicken Stock or water to cover veggies in pot with 2 tablespoons of chicken bouillon powder

6 russet potatoes peeled and cut into pieces

4 leeks (white part only) completely washed and sliced (be sure to separate pieces to ensure no dirt is incorporated into the soup.

3 stalks celery, washed and chopped

2 bay leaves

2 teaspoons of thyme

Salt and Pepper to taste

Heavy cream

Directions:

In a pot place potato, leeks, celery, bay leaf, and thyme and cover with water, add chicken bouillon, and bring to a boil. Once at a boil stir and reduce to medium heat and continue cooking until potatoes are soft. About 20-30 minutes.

Remove the bay leaf and continue boiling for another 10 minutes. Then transfer all contents to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Return contents to the pot and bring to a simmer, add heavy cream and taste, then season with salt and pepper to your taste.

Serve hot with crusty bread such as garlic bread on the side.  Enjoy!

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