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Leek soup - Cream

Potato Leek Soup

5 from 1 vote
Course Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large leeks, sliced into 1/4” medallions
  • 2 tablespoons  butter
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 lbs. potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 dash marjoram
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons  chopped fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thymeHot sauce to tasteSalt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a Dutch oven, cook leeks in butter with salt and pepper. Cover pan and cook on low heat for 10 minutes. Check often. Do not brown the leeks.
  • Add water, broth, and potatoes.
  • Bring to a low simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Pour half of the soup mixture into a blender (carefully), puree, and return to the pan.
  • Add marjoram, parsley, and thyme. Add a few dashes of chili sauce, freshly ground pepper, and salt to taste. Serve hot.
  • Tip: When cooking leeks, only use the white parts. Take care not to overcook them. Overcooked leeks become slimy and unappetizing. Properly cooked leeks are tender but still offer resistance when pierced.
  • Variation: To make vichyssoise, a French version of the soup served cold, whisk in 1/2 cup heavy cream when returning soup to the pan after blending. Omit the hot sauce and add a pinch of nutmeg. Cool completely, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill. Serve cold.
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