Hello everybody, it’s me, Dave, welcome to our recipe page. Today, I will show you a way to make a special dish, leek in my potato soup. It is one of my favorites food recipes. For mine, I am going to 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.
Leek in my potato soup is one of the most well liked of recent trending foods on earth. It is enjoyed by millions daily. It’s easy, it is quick, it tastes delicious. Leek in my potato soup is something that I have loved my whole life. They’re fine and they look fantastic.
To get started with this particular recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can cook leek in my potato soup using 11 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook that.
The ingredients needed to make Leek in my potato soup:
- Get 3 large leeks, washed
- Get 1 small yellow onion
- Get 3 cloves garlic, pressed or chopped
- Get 2 large baking potatoes
- Get 8 cups water or chicken broth
- Get 1 tbsp basil
- Make ready 3 slices bacon (optional)
- Prepare 1 tsp salt (if no bacon)
- Make ready 1/2 tbsp black pepper
- Make ready 1 cup milk
- Make ready 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:
- Get a big pot.. this makes a lot and feel free to cut this in half, works well.wash, peel and slice the potatoes.
- If you opt for bacon (which adds and amazing flavor) cook it now… crispy but not burnt
- 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
- Toss in the broth or water, potatoes, basil or salt if no bacon.
- Boil and bring to a simmer for 45 mins or until the potatoes are soft.
- Use an immersion blender or transfer mixture to a stand blender until smooth
- Return entire mixture to pot and add milk.. summer for a few minutes until it looks nice and mixed..
- Please enjoy.. this was taken from 100 year old Scottish cook book my family has passed down to me. Serve with a hearty bread
Potatoes: My favorite potatoes for this soup is Yukon gold potatoes, but russet potatoes work too. Feel free to peel your potatoes, especially if you You also find this herb in my Potato, Leek & White Bean Soup. And don't forget adding a little parsley to the soup before serving, it adds a bright, fresh. A lovely fresh soup for spring. Serve with a drizzle of hot sauce and some crusty bread.
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