Hearty Potato and Leek Soup

Portions:6
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time:30 minutes
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Equipment

  • Blender or immersion blender
  • Sieve
  • Soup terrine or serving bowls

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ liters vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 ½ kg potatoes peeled and diced
  • 4 large onions chopped
  • 3 leeks white and light green parts only, sliced
  • 50 g fat butter, olive oil, or vegetable oil
  • 50 g fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt pepper, nutmeg to taste
  • Fresh thyme bay leaf
  • A pinch of ground cloves

Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat the fat over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onions and cook until softened and translucent.
  • Pour in the broth and add the fresh thyme, bay leaf, and ground cloves.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.
  • Clean and peel the potatoes.
  • Wash them and cut them into chunks of approximately 2 cm.
  • Clean and slice the leeks.
  • Add the diced potatoes and sliced leeks to the pot with the broth.
  • Cover the pot and let it simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20-25 minutes.
  • Once the vegetables are cooked, remove any whole herbs (such as thyme sprigs or bay leaf) from the pot.
  • Using a blender or immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth.
  • Alternatively, pass the soup through a sieve for a silky texture.
  • Pour the soup into a soup terrine or serving bowls.
  • Garnish the soup with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this comforting soup with a light-bodied white wine such as Pinot Grigio or a crisp, dry Riesling. These wines will complement the earthy flavors of the potatoes and leeks without overpowering the dish. Alternatively, a light-bodied red wine like Beaujolais would also pair well.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 270 kcal | Carbohydrates: 50 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 6 g | Fiber: 7 g | Sugar: 6 g
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