Creamy Potato Leek Chives (Printable)

Velvety, comforting potato leek preparation with tender potatoes, sweet leeks, cream, and fresh chives. Ideal for a cozy meal.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 medium leeks (white and light green parts only), cleaned and sliced
02 - 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
03 - 1 medium onion, chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

05 - 4 cups vegetable broth (gluten-free if needed)
06 - 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream

→ Fats

07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Seasonings

08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

09 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

# How-To:

01 - In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced leeks and chopped onion, sautéing for 5 to 7 minutes until softened but not browned.
02 - Incorporate minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
03 - Add diced potatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender.
04 - Remove the pot from the heat. Using an immersion blender, carefully puree the soup directly in the pot until it reaches a smooth consistency. Alternatively, blend in batches using a countertop blender.
05 - Stir in the milk or cream. Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Gently warm the soup over low heat if necessary, ensuring it does not boil.
06 - Ladle the creamy potato leek soup into serving bowls. Garnish each portion with finely chopped fresh chives before presenting.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You'll be amazed at how such a simple combination of ingredients can create such a velvety, restaurant-quality experience.
  • It's the ultimate comfort food for a chilly evening, but also elegant enough to impress guests as a starter.
02 -
  • Always clean your leeks meticulously; soil can hide in those layers and ruin an otherwise perfect soup.
  • Once you add the milk or cream, do not let the soup come to a rolling boil, or it might curdle and lose that beautiful silky texture.
03 -
  • Take your time pureeing the soup; the smoother it is, the more luxurious the texture will be.
  • Always taste and adjust your seasoning right before serving; flavors can mellow or intensify, so a final tweak ensures perfection.

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