Leek in my potato soup
Leek in my potato soup

Hello everybody, it’s me again, Dan, welcome to my recipe page. Today, we’re going to prepare a distinctive dish, leek in my potato soup. One of my favorites food recipes. For mine, I will make it a bit unique. This will be really delicious.

Potato leek soup is simple to make, but first you have to deal with the leeks. They're notoriously sandy and dirty, and very good at hiding it, so be sure to wash them well. Start by cutting off and discarding the root ends and thick dark green parts. Cut the leeks in half lengthwise and rinse each half under.

Leek in my potato soup is one of the most well liked of recent trending meals in the world. It’s enjoyed by millions daily. It’s easy, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. They’re fine and they look fantastic. Leek in my potato soup is something that I’ve loved my entire life.

To get started with this recipe, we must prepare a few ingredients. You can have leek in my potato soup using 11 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Leek in my potato soup:
  1. Get 3 large leeks, washed
  2. Make ready 1 small yellow onion
  3. Prepare 3 cloves garlic, pressed or chopped
  4. Make ready 2 large baking potatoes
  5. Take 8 cups water or chicken broth
  6. Prepare 1 tbsp basil
  7. Get 3 slices bacon (optional)
  8. Take 1 tsp salt (if no bacon)
  9. Prepare 1/2 tbsp black pepper
  10. Prepare 1 cup milk
  11. Take 1 stick butter (4 tbsp)

This creamy potato leek soup recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Leek and Potato Soup is a thick and creamy classic French Potato Soup that starts with garlic butter in which leeks are slowly sautéed to bring out the sweet flavour. It's simple to make, cosy and comforting yet also luxurious and elegant. I love how this Leek Soup can be Couch Food OR an.

Instructions to make Leek in my potato soup:
  1. Get a big pot.. this makes a lot and feel free to cut this in half, works well.wash, peel and slice the potatoes.
  2. If you opt for bacon (which adds and amazing flavor) cook it now… crispy but not burnt
  3. Slice the leeks and onions first, and your garlic.. (use the green part of the leeks… adds colour to the soup)melt the butter in the pot on high heat stirring well then add the leeks and onions until they look soft. Add garlic and let cook for a few minutes.. stir making sure nothing burns or sticks
  4. Toss in the broth or water, potatoes, basil or salt if no bacon.
  5. Boil and bring to a simmer for 45 mins or until the potatoes are soft.
  6. Use an immersion blender or transfer mixture to a stand blender until smooth
  7. Return entire mixture to pot and add milk.. summer for a few minutes until it looks nice and mixed..
  8. Please enjoy.. this was taken from 100 year old Scottish cook book my family has passed down to me. Serve with a hearty bread

It's simple to make, cosy and comforting yet also luxurious and elegant. I love how this Leek Soup can be Couch Food OR an. Potatoes do have a flavour of their own, and it's strongest in the skins, so it makes sense to leave these on, and saves time. Leek and potato: is it the perfect spring soup? How do you make yours, and how do you like to ring the changes when serving it cold as a fancy vichyssoise?

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