Potato Leek Soup

Name: Potato Leek Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 large onion (finely chopped); 2 large leeks (rinsed and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices); 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (or other waxy potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes); 4 cups chicken broth (or water or vegetable broth); salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 1/4 cup milk (or cream); 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives (for garnish)

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

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2 tablespoons butter1 large onion (finely chopped)2 large leeks (rinsed and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices)2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (or other waxy potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes)4 cups chicken broth (or water or vegetable broth)salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)1/4 cup milk (or cream)1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives (for garnish)

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Instructions

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Step 1

Melt butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes. Add leeks; cook and stir another 5 minutes. Add potatoes and broth. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Blend in batches using a traditional blender (see recipe note #or use an immersion blender to reach your desired consistency (from slightly chunky to silky smooth).

Step 3

Return soup to pot. Stir in milk or cream and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Reheat if necessary.

Step 4

Serve topped with chopped chives.