Potato Leek Soup

Name: Potato Leek Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 tbsp butter; 3 large leeks (white and light green parts, sliced and washed); 2 clove garlic; 2 lb Yukon Gold potatoes (diced); 6 cup chicken or vegetable broth; 2 sprig thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup cream; Salt, white pepper, chives

Prep 15 min Cook 35 min Total 50 min Servings 6

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 12, 2026 · Updated Oct 12, 2026

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Leeks hide grit between their layers; slice first, then soak and swish in water.

Ingredients

4 tbsp butter
3 large leeks white and light green parts, sliced and washed
2 clove garlic
2 lb Yukon Gold potatoes diced
6 cup chicken or vegetable broth
2 sprig thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup cream
Salt, white pepper, chives

Method

01

Cook leeks in butter over medium-low 10 minutes until soft, not brown; add garlic.
02

Add potatoes, broth and herbs; simmer 20 minutes.
03

Remove herbs and blend smooth; stir in cream and season.
04

Serve with chives.

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Leeks hide grit between their layers; slice first, then soak and swish in water.

Potato Leek Soup

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