Creamy Potato Leek Soup Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

This creamy potato leek soup is a comforting dish that makes an excellent Thanksgiving recipe. With its smooth texture and rich flavor, it’s a perfect starter for your holiday meal.

The recipe is simple and utilizes basic cooking techniques, allowing you to create a delicious soup that highlights the natural sweetness of leeks and the heartiness of potatoes.

Easy Potato Leek Soup Recipe

This potato leek soup features tender potatoes and leeks simmered in broth, blended until smooth, and finished with cream for added richness. The recipe takes about 45 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

4 medium potatoes peeled and diced
2 large leeks, cleaned and sliced
1 medium onion finely chopped
1 cup heavy cream
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Chopped chives or parsley for garnish optional

Instructions

Prep the Ingredients: Peel and dice the potatoes, clean and slice the leeks, and chop the onion.
Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and leeks, and sauté until soft and fragrant (about 5-7 minutes).
Cook the Potatoes: Add the diced potatoes and broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Blend the Soup: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or transfer it in batches to a blender.
Add Creaminess: Stir in the heavy cream and heat gently over low heat without bringing it to a boil. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped chives or parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread.