Creamy Leek Soup with Potatoes (Printable)

A velvety blend of tender leeks and creamy potatoes, perfect for warming lunches or light dinners.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 large leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced and rinsed
02 - 3 medium potatoes, approximately 1.1 pounds, peeled and diced
03 - 1 medium onion, chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 1 cup heavy cream

→ Liquids

07 - 4 cups vegetable broth
08 - 1 cup water

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ Garnish

12 - Chopped fresh chives or parsley for serving

# Steps:

01 - Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add leeks, onion, and garlic. Cook gently for 6-8 minutes until softened and fragrant, avoiding browning.
02 - Add diced potatoes to the pot and stir for 2 minutes to lightly coat in butter and begin cooking process.
03 - Pour in vegetable broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are completely tender when pierced with a fork.
04 - Remove from heat. Puree using an immersion blender until completely smooth and velvety. Alternatively, blend in batches using a standard blender and return to pot.
05 - Stir in heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Reheat gently over low heat until warmed through, being careful not to boil. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
06 - Ladle hot soup into serving bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh chives or parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together with humble ingredients you probably have in your pantry right now
  • The texture is impossibly silky without any fancy techniques
02 -
  • Rinse your sliced leeks thoroughly to remove hidden grit between the layers
  • Let the soup cool slightly before pureeing to avoid splattering hot liquid everywhere
03 -
  • Use Yukon Gold potatoes for the creamiest result without any peeling required
  • A squeeze of lemon juice right before serving brightens the whole bowl

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