Date Published: Oct 10th, 2021 | Last Updated: Oct 10th, 2021
Author: Abby |Category: easy, mains, soups, vegetarian
Serves: 6-8 | Prep time: 20 mins | Cook time: 45 mins

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It’s the weekend which means once again Toby and I headed to our favourite clearance market this Saturday for some incredible deals. We’ve only got a couple weeks left in Perth so I tried not to go too crazy, but when I saw this bundle of leeks for $1, I just had to! That’s right, for only ONE DOLLAR, I got 8 big beautiful fresh leeks! I’m still not sure what I’m going to do with them all, but the first thing that came to mind was the classic leek & potato soup. Luckily they also had a 4kg bag of potatoes for only $2.50 😄.

If you’re unfamiliar with leeks, it’s a vegetable that looks like a giant spring onion. It’s part of the onion/garlic family and has a more subtle onion flavour with a hint of sweetness. Just like an onion, it’s a pretty versatile vegetable. You can throw it in pretty much anywhere you would use an onion. They are notoriously known for trapping sand and dirt in their layers, so make sure you wash the layers thoroughly before using it.

This creamy potato leek soup is so easy to make and cooks up quickly. The base recipe is good on its own, but if you’re looking for something more indulgent, then check out the suggested toppings. Stay tuned for more leek recipes!

Anyways, without further ado, here’s the recipe! If you have any comments or suggestions, I’d love to hear from you in the comment section! You can follow me on instagram, youtube and facebook to see all the recipes I post!

Happy cooking!

Ingredients you’ll need:

• 2 large leeks (or 3 regular sized ones) – you want about 5 cups chopped
• 2 Tbsps butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1kg (~4 large) yellow/Yukon gold potatoes, diced into cubes
• 7 cups chicken stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
• 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Extras for serving if you’re feeling fancy and indulgent (optional):
  • Grated cheese
  • Croutons
  • Bacon bits

Directions:

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Prepare the leeks: Cut off and discard the roots and the fibrous leaves (see photo). Slice the remaining stalk in half vertically and wash the dirt and grit away from in between the layers. Slice the leeks and set aside in a bowl.

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In a large pot over MED heat, melt the butter and sauté the garlic and leeks together until the leeks are soft (~5 mins).

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Add in the potatoes, chicken stock, bay leaves, thyme, black pepper, and salt to the pot. Stir. Cover with a lid and let the soup simmer until the potatoes are very soft (~15-20mins).

Once the potatoes have softened, remove the bay leaves and fresh thyme and use a stick blender to emulsify the soup. (You can use a blender as well if if yo don’t have a stick blender.)

*Tip: if you prefer a chunky soup, reserve some of the potatoes and leeks prior to blending and then add them back into the soup afterwards.

Add cream to the soup and bring it to a simmer. Adjust salt and pepper according to taste. If the soup is too thick, a little more chicken stock. If it’s too thin, continue to simmer until it thickens. Serve!

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