Potato and Leek Soup – A creamy and comforting soup that will warm your soul! Served with the potatoes chunky or Vichyssoise style by pureeing it with an immersion blender.
Author:Amy
Ingredients
1 stick butter
2 leeks, washed and sliced
6 cups cubed potato
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream or almond milk
1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch
2 bay leaves
Your favorite seasoning blend (I use Penzeys’ Fox Point or Sunny Paris)
Granulated garlic (to taste)
Salt and fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
Chives or green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
In a dutch oven, melt the butter.
Add the leeks and cook approximately 10 minutes until softened.
Add the chicken broth and the milk. Stir to combine.
Dissolve the cornstarch in a small bowl filled with about 1/4 cup water to make a slurry.
Add the slurry to the dutch oven.
Add the potatoes and season with your favorite seasoning blend, granulated garlic, bay leaves, salt, and fresh ground black pepper.
Bring to a simmer and allow to cook for approximately 30 minutes with the lid cracked open.
Once the potatoes are tender and the soup has thickened, adjust the seasoning to your taste.