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Potato Leek Soup
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Potato Leek Soup

This delicious vegetarian soup is so hearty, you won't miss the meat!
Author Laurie Bennett

Ingredients

  • 6 Med. Potatoes
  • 2 Yellow Onions
  • 1 Pc. Lg. Leek
  • 1 Liter Vegetable Broth
  • 2 C. Cream
  • 1 Pinch Salt
  • 1 Pinch Pepper

Instructions

  • Peel and cut the potatoes.
  • Clean the leeks, and cut into strips.
  • Set a little leek aside to garnish the soup.
  • Finely chop onions.
  • Using butter and olive oil, fry potatoes and onions in the big soup pot. Let everything soften in the pan.
  • Add approximately 9 cups vegetable broth to the potatoes - more if needed for desired consistency.
  • Boil gently for 15 minutes or so.
  • Put in blender and mix to desired consistency.
  • Return to pan and pour in the cream.
  • Boil lightly for a few minutes.
  • Season with pepper and salt.
  • If the soup is too thick, dilute it with a little bit of water, cream, or broth.
  • Serve and garnish the soup with saved leeks. Enjoy!