Leek and Potato Potage

Name: Leek and Potato Potage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 large leeks, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, diced; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A smooth and velvety classic soup made with tender leeks, potatoes, and a touch of cream. Perfect for a cozy starter or lightweight meal.

45 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 large leeks, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 3 sliced large leeks and 2 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 8 to 10 minutes until soft but not browned.
3

Add 1.5 lbs diced Yukon Gold potatoes, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the pot.
4

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
5

Remove 1 bay leaf from the pot and discard.
6

Puree the soup using an immersion blender until smooth.
7

Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream and warm through before serving.

Questions

Can I make Leek and Potato Potage dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/4 cup heavy cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Leek and Potato Potage keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. If you plan to freeze it, stir the dairy in when reheating rather than before freezing, so it does not split.

Can I halve or double Leek and Potato Potage?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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