Potato Leak Soup

Shopping

• Produce
  • leeks large (4)
  • Yukon Gold potatoes (2lbs)
  • garlic (3)
  • fresh thyme (3)
  • Green onion (opt)
• Dairy
  • butter unsalted (3tbsp)
  • heavy cream (1c)
• Middle
  • broth (7c)
• Staples
  • bay leaves (2)
  • salt (1tsp)
  • black pepper (.25tsp)

Prep

1. Chop green onion (opt)
2. Peel and chop potatoes (2lbs), .5in pieces
3. Chop leeks (4), only whites/light green
4. Press garlic (3)

Cook

1. Large soup pot, med heat, melt butter (3tbsp)
2. Add leaks, garlic, stir regularly (10m) no browning
3. Add... Simmer (15m) until potato very soft
   • Potatoes
   • Broth (7c)
   • bay leaves (2)
   • fresh thyme (3 sprig)
   • salt (1tsp)
   • black pepper (.25tsp)
4. Fish out thyme, bay leaves
5. Blend until smooth
6. Add heagy cream (1c), simmer, season salt/pepper

Notes

• Suggested Time: 65m
  • Prep: 25m
  • Cook: 40m
• Servings: 6

Citation

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