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Creamy Potato Soup for Cold Weather

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This Creamy Potato Soup is a smooth, cozy dish perfect for cold weather, offering a comforting and light winter meal or starter with tender potatoes, sautéed leeks, and rich cream blended into a velvety soup.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 leeks, thinly sliced and rinsed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Liquids and Fats

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Seasonings

  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the leeks: Slice the leeks thinly and rinse them thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or grit. Drain well.
  2. Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and minced garlic, cooking gently until the leeks become soft and translucent without browning, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add potatoes and broth: Add the diced potatoes to the pot and pour in the vegetable broth, ensuring the potatoes are fully covered. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  4. Simmer until tender: Let the soup simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are completely tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. Blend the soup: Remove the pot from heat, then use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and puree.
  6. Add cream and season: Stir in the heavy cream to enrich the soup’s texture. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot: Ladle the creamy potato soup into bowls and serve immediately, ideally accompanied by crusty bread for a satisfying meal.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil and use coconut cream or a plant-based cream alternative.
  • If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend only half the soup and mix in the rest of the diced potatoes.
  • Leeks should be thoroughly rinsed to avoid sandy bits in the soup.
  • This soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
  • Add fresh herbs such as thyme or chives for extra flavor.

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