Leek and Potato Soup
Carefully washed leeks and tender potatoes make a mellow soup softened with a little milk.
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FrenchFood
15 minPrep
25 minCook
40 minTotal
EasyDifficulty
Ingredients
Method
- Split leeks lengthwise and rinse between layers to remove grit; slice thinly.
- Melt butter over medium-low heat; soften leeks for 7 minutes without browning.
- Add potatoes and stock and simmer 18–20 minutes until potatoes crush easily.
- Take off heat and mash or blend carefully; add milk and salt and reheat gently until steaming.
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Tips
- If blending, let the soup cool slightly and never seal hot soup in a closed blender.
- Cleaning between leek layers is essential because grit hides near the base.
Original recipe by the FileYay team. Amounts are a starting point, so taste and adjust as you go.