Leek Potato Soup Cream (Printable)

Smooth blend of tender leeks and creamy potatoes enriched with a touch of cream for warmth.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
02 - 3 medium potatoes (about 1.1 lbs), peeled and diced
03 - 1 small onion, chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

05 - 4 cups vegetable broth
06 - 1 cup heavy cream

→ Fats

07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Seasonings

08 - 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
09 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

→ Garnish

11 - Chopped fresh chives or parsley
12 - Extra cream for drizzling

# Directions:

01 - Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks, onion, and garlic. Cook gently for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened but not browned.
02 - Add diced potatoes, salt, pepper, and nutmeg if using. Stir well to coat vegetables in butter.
03 - Pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes until potatoes are very tender.
04 - Remove from heat. Use immersion blender to puree until smooth, or carefully blend in batches using countertop blender.
05 - Return soup to low heat. Stir in cream and heat gently until warmed through. Adjust seasoning as needed.
06 - Ladle into bowls, garnish with chopped chives or parsley and a swirl of cream if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms five humble ingredients into something that tastes like it came from a tiny French bistro
  • The texture is so impossibly smooth that guests always ask for the secret ingredient
  • It keeps beautifully and actually tastes better the next day
02 -
  • Leeks hide dirt between their layers—slice them lengthwise first and rinse thoroughly under running water
  • The soup thickens as it cools, so if it seems too loose initially, give it a few minutes off the heat before adding more liquid
  • Never boil the soup after adding the cream or it will separate and look curdled instead of smooth
03 -
  • Make this a day ahead—the flavors deepen and meld in ways that only time can create
  • If reheating, do it gently over low heat and add a splash more broth or cream if needed

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