- 2 tbsp Butteror more if needed
- 2 Leekcleaned and sliced
- ½ cup Onionchopped
- 6 Potatoespeeled and cubed
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Half-and-half
- 4 ounces Cheddar cheesewhite, shredded (optional)
- 1 tbsp Parsleyfresh, chopped
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperground, to taste
Winter Potato and Leek Soup
This Winter Potato and Leek Soup is a broth-based soup with a chicken broth combined with half-and-half to fill out the heartiness in your bowls. Quite often we assume that a broth-based soups can be less filling however, in this recipe, our winter soup is thick, hearty and delicious. With the added touch of half-and-half as well as melted Cheddar cheese to fill the gap.
To make Winter Potato and Leek Soup, you will need the following ingredients:
Steps to make Winter Potato and Leek Soup
1 | Cook leeks and onion | 7 |
In a large pot over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add 2 chopped leeks and ½ cup of chopped onions. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. | ||
2 | Add potatoes and broth | 25 |
Add 6 potatoes, peeled and cubed, along with 4 cups of chicken broth. Simmer for about 20-25 minutes until potatoes are cooked. | ||
3 | Blend | 3 |
Transfer the soup to a food processor or use an immersion blender to purée for a few minutes. | ||
4 | Add half-and-half | 15 |
Return the soup to a pot and pour in 1 cup of half-and-half and continue cooking on a simmer for about 15 minutes until the soup becomes slightly thicker. | ||
5 | Add filling and flavor | 5 |
Stir in 4 ounces of shredded Cheddar cheese, if using, 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for a final 5 minutes until cheese is melted. | ||
6 | Serve | |
Serve hot and enjoy! | ||
Recipe Reviews
Delicious and not too filling so it's the perfect soup before lunch or dinner.
Slightly grainy but still filling for a light meal or before you have the main course.
Wasn't sure I'd like this or not since I tend to hate leeks and so do my kids but it looked so tasty I just had to try it, now we make it every Monday and everyone gobbles it up without hesitation :)
I don't know about winter soup, I make this every week atleast twice no matter what the season is! It's just too good.
Tasty as all the other recipes you have Nina, thanks so much for sharing this soup with us.
Would recommend this soup for anyone who loves leeks and potatos it's totally yummy.
Great appetizer with some yummy garlic or black bread, had it before making the potato chip fish fillet.
I added some meat to this and it was the BOMB, easily one of my favorite soups.
Flavorful and simple to make soup would highly recommend it over plain ole' chicken soup for sure.
Yummy leek soup for the win! Never had a soup like this before so I'm very satisfied with it thanks so much.
I love it! Thanks for sharing recipe!
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