POTATO LEEK SOUP

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This warm satisfying potato leek soup gets fresh flavor from rosemary and parsley.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 dried bay leaves
6 sprigs fresh rosemary, or 2 teaspoons crushed dried rosemary
4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice
6 leeks, white parts only, washed well, thinly sliced
4 shallots, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
8 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat
1 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Make a bouquet garni: First wrap bay leaves, rosemary, parsley, and peppercorns in a piece of cheesecloth. Then tie with a piece of kitchen twine, and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a medium stockpot. Add celery, leeks, shallots, and garlic; cook on medium-low heat until very soft, about 45 minutes, stirring only occasionally. Do not brown. Add potatoes, stock, and reserved bouquet garni. Bring mixture to a boil, and then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook until potatoes are very tender, about 40 minutes. Remove bouquet garni, and discard.
  • Working in batches, pass half of the soup through a food mill, fitted with a medium disk, into a large saucepan. Add remaining chunky soup. Place the saucepan on medium-low heat to warm soup. Slowly stir in milk and cream, and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

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The soup was too thick for my liking. I would recommend adding more liquid.


Gail Ross
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some additional spices or herbs.


Suvash Ghising
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I'm not a huge fan of leeks, but this soup was surprisingly good. The leeks added a subtle flavor that I really enjoyed.


Vivian Chizoba
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover potatoes and leeks.


Samar Wehbe
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This is the best potato leek soup I've ever had! The recipe is easy to follow and the soup is so flavorful.


Yamely Tena
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


Michelle Fantini
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This soup is so creamy and comforting. Perfect for a cold winter day.


Ali Damaj
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Made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. Definitely a keeper.


Sebul Vip
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This is my go-to recipe for potato leek soup. It's always a crowd-pleaser and leftovers are just as good the next day.


Khonano Mamathoni
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I love this soup! It's so simple to make, yet so delicious and satisfying. I often add some chopped bacon or sausage for an extra boost of flavor.


Layla Wallis
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Followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out amazing! The leeks added a wonderful flavor and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. Served it with some crusty bread and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Erick Mutua
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This potato leek soup was a hit with my family! It was creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make. I added a bit of extra garlic and thyme, and it turned out perfectly. Will definitely be making this again.


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