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Leek & Potato Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Leeks
  • 4 Tbsp butter or margarine
  • 2 Potatoes
  • 1 quart chicken stock
  • Salt & Black Pepper
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Optional garnishes
  • Parsley
  • Croutons
  • Black pepper
  • Sour cream
  • Bacon bits

Instructions
 

  • Cut and the leeks lengthwise and then slice into narrow strips. Wash the cut leeks by floating them in a large bowl of water, using your hands to stir them up and rinse the dirt off which sinks to the bottom.
  • Heat your sauce pan over medium high heat and add the butter to melt.
  • Add the leeks to the pan along with a tsp of salt and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and cook uncovered for about 30 minutes until the leeks are very soft.
  • Peel and cube two potatoes
  • When the leeks are softened, add the potatoes and another tsp of salt plus enough of the chicken stock to cover it all.
  • Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for another 20-30 minutes or until the potatoes are soft.
  • When soft, use a potato masher to mash the potatoes and leeks, and then finish with a stick blender to turn the soup into a creamy texture, adding more broth to keep it from getting too thick.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, and two splashes of Worcestershire sauce.
  • Garnish and serve in a pre-warmed bowl.