Easy Potato Leek Soup Recipe

This Potato Leek Soup Recipe is elegant enough for a formal dinner party, nutritious, and easy to make. The kids may even like this soup.

You will need the following:

• 2 Tbs butter
• 3 leeks
• 1.5 pounds of yukon gold or round white potatoes
• 1/4 tsp of white pepper
• 5 c of chicken stock
• carrot (optional)

Peel and cube the potatos.

In a large pot melt the butter, saute the leeks for about 5 minutes, not browning them.

Add potatoes, salt and pepper and cook for another 5 minutes.

Add stock and cook until potatoes are tender.

This potato and leek soup has a more elegant feel if you puree the ingredients at this point. Before serving add a splash of cream and a touch of finely shredded carrot or parsley for some color.

If the soup is too thick, add 1/4-1/2c of stock, milk OR light cream.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Makes 4-5 servings


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