This instant pot potato leek soup recipe is easy to make with just a few ingredients. Add finely chopped onion, mix and let cook for a few minutes. I grew up eating my moms creamy and dairyfree potato soup which very much resembles this recipe. Directions wash the leeks, pat dry and cut into small dice. Add the potato chunks, the broth and the fresh herbs. We lived in a small apartment then and sometimes even a little bit of cooking can fog up the kitchen windows, especially if it was something with a lot of liquid in it. Add the potatoes and stock to the saucepan and simmer for 3040 minutes. If you like my potato, cauliflower, and leek soup, then you may also like my broccoli, cheddar, and potato soup. Potatoes and leeks are cooked and then blended with bolthouse farms plant protein milk to make the creamiest and most flavorful soup ever. Just saute some leeks and onions, add broth and potatoes and simmer till tender. Great for a tasty lunch, or serve it with crusty bread for a warming dinner. The french serve their potato and leek soup chilled, unlike in ireland where it is traditionally served steaming hot.
Heat the butter in a large saucepan and saute the leeks and garlic until very soft. Mar 23, 2011 cut the leek lengthwise and chop into small pieces. Stir ingredients together, cover pot and cook an additional 5 minutes, or until. New chives may not have their heads above ground but thyme and parsley may be available as would bay leaves, having been dried the previous summer. This americanized soup is a version of a french dish called vichyssoise, made with the.
Cook until the potatoes can be pierced easily with a knife, about 30 minutes, with a hand blender, or very carefully in batches in a food processor, or even with a potato masher and your own brute strength, blend until the mixture reaches the consistency you prefer. Add the potato and leek in the pan and saute until they are well coated with butter and the leek gets wilted. Leek and potato soup the simple vegetarian cook book. Potato and leek soup gives you one of the great flavor and texture combinations in all the culinary arts. Feb 28, 2017 the first time i made a potato leek soup was several years ago and even as it was bubbling away on the stove on that crisp autumn evening, i knew i would love it. It takes only 4 vegan ingredients to complete this easy potato soup. Potato leek soup vegan, gluten free the little potato company. Toss the potatoes and leeks in a soup pot with a pinch of salt. Its simple to make, cosy and comforting yet also luxurious and elegant. The shots of the alligator are kind of eerie so glad to hear that all was well and it did not end up in the soup. Id guess its made far more often than tomato soup is. I also like to flavour it with a little dried thyme and a bay leaf. Add the leeks, onions and 2 teaspoons of salt and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes. Cut the ends of the leeks, remove the outer layer and chop off the dark green tops.
May 03, 2018 as cozy as it is comforting, potato leek soup is just the remedy for a cold, dreary day. Asis the potato tobroth ratio is way off and the leek flavor is barely noticeable. It is made from winter vegetables that would have been stored from last years harvest and fresh cream from newly lactating cows. Partially cover skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Then add in your half and half milk, and let simmer for a couple more minutes. Potato, leek, and cabbage soup with bacon and sour cream. I always keep cartons of chicken and beef broth on hand for soups and stews.
Add the chicken stock or broth, 12 cup milk, salt and pepper. Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced crosswise 2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced kosher salt 14 cup dry vermouth 14 cup dry white wine 1 pound yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1inch cubes 8 cups water 12 cup. Easy creamy potato, leek, and sauerkraut soup recipe. Strain broth through finemesh strainer into medium bowl. French leek and potato soup also consists of boiled and pureed leeks, onions, potatoes, cream, and chicken stock, but the big difference is in the serving temperature. Add enough water to cover and bring to a gentle simmer. I love your leek and potato soup and the cream added. Simple but delicious leek and potato soup getty stewart.
Leek and potato soup is made by mum in all of england, ireland, scotland and wales. A french classic, this creamy potato leek soup is quick, easy, and delicious. Start with a trip to the garden or local market sometime between september and end of october when leeks, carrots and potatoes are freshly harvested. Mary berry soup recipe homemade leek and potato soup saga. The leek and potato pairing starts with the creamy, starchy potato and enhances it with the fresh, pungent, oniony flavor of the leeks. In a large saucepan, heat butter on mediumhigh heat. Leek and potato soup is a thick and creamy french soup thats cosy and comforting and also ideal for elegant dinners. This soup can be made vegetarian by simply omitting the bacon and substituting vegetable broth in place of chicken broth. This doesnt need fancy spices and a lot of complicated steps.
Add potatoes, carrots, celery, 12 teaspoon salt and water. Calamity, fearless and wrenching, leads us to question the stories we ourselves live by. However if you want to add extra spices i found that mustard powder garlic andor a sprinkle of nutmeg worked well with the potato and leek flavors. Canning leek and potato soup as many of you read from my facebook page i finally harvested the leeks in my garden and had five pounds of what am i going to do with all of this. Mark haddon a mashup of margaret atwood and roald dahl. Great comfort food for the winter this potato and leek soup recipe is a winneringredients for 4 portionsleeks. Mary berrys potato and leek soup can be served with chunks of crusty bread for a homely lunch or supper, or swirl in a little extra cream for an elegant first course. How to cook potato and leek soup recipe super super easy. Made with yukon gold potatoes, leek, celery, chicken stock, and cream, this potato soup has the best texture and flavor. Kenji lopezalt this recipe takes ideas from traditional polish kapusniak sauerkraut soup and combines them with the creamy texture of potato leek soup for a bowl thats satisfyingly rich and filling, but with a tangy, bright flavor. Mar 25, 2019 this easy nondairy potato leek soup is full of protein and made in just 30 minutes. In a large dutch oven, saute leeks in 14 cup butter until tender. This is the main reason i started canning now over a year ago in anticipation of having more crops than i can eat in one or two meals. Potato and leek soup potage parmentier recipe cook it.
It requires very few ingredients to create a really delicious tasting soup. This leek and potato soup is creamy, but made without cream. Let your soup simmer for at least 20 25 minutes or until your potatoes are soft to the fork. It is an easy to make classic that pairs beautifully with an artisan bread, and is sure to become a family favorite.
My recipe keeps things simple, so all you need is a few easilysourced ingredients, a little time, and your favorite mystery novel while the soup cooks. Heat the butter in a large saucepan, add the leaks and onions and cook gently, stirring for 23 minutes. Mark haddona mashup of margaret atwood and roald dahl. Potato leek soup recipe and nutrition eat this much. Potato, cauliflower, and leek soup supper with michelle. However i love the idea of a vegan leek soup so i will try again.
Stories from the kitchen of bob raymond, owner operator village creek farm. Potato leek soup vegan, gluten free the little potato. Cream of leek and potato soup recipe lauren kiino food. Creamy potato and leek soup recipe the spruce eats. Velvety and comforting, this weeknightfriendly riff on classic potatoleek soup will keep you warm all winter.
Nov 30, 2016 potato and leek soup is a classic, typically made with just potatoes, leeks, chicken broth and heavy cream. If you dont have an immersion blender, you can puree the soup in a regular blender, just remember to work in batches. Its so cold here, wish i had this for dinner to warm me up. This leek and potato soup doesnt use any flour or other thickeners to thicken the soup. Apr 24, 2014 the zoo is the perfect place for the young, old and everyone in between. Its a family favorite soup recipe we make all season long. You can add some toppings to your liking like chives, pecans or scallions. First, youll want to chop off the top dark green stalks and keep only the white and light green bottom portion. I often make a double batch of this and freeze some for later. And you know i love that this is less than 200 calories a bowl, that means i can have at least 5 bowls at once.
Potato leek soup is creamy, savory, and oh so satisfying. Creamy leekpotato soupcooks illustrated recipe food. Aug 18, 2019 melt the butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Besides being super easy, leek and potato soup require just a few basic ingredients. Jan 17, 20 in a large skillet over high heat, heat oil. Prepping leeks for potato leek soup is very simple. Serve with a hearty winter salad for a tasty lunch or light supper. Strain broth through finemesh strainer into medium bowl, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Add sea saltground black pepper to taste and enjoy. Dec 18, 2017 this leek and potato soup recipe is my answer to fall again.
Heat butter or ghee or olive oil in a large soup or stock pot. Nov 14, 2018 potato leek soup is absolutely delicious and definitely one of my favorites. Sorry julia child, well just have to agree to disagree on this one. Bring darkgreen leek pieces, broth, and water to boil in large saucepan over high heat. A good homemade soup tastes so much better than a bought one, and this is quick and easy to make. Heat vegan butter in a large saucepan on medium heat.
Add leeks, onions, carrots, celery, and garlic and stir to combine. Oct 19, 2015 melt butter in 3quart pot over medium heat. I love how a few simple ingredients can be blended together to make something that tastes extra special. That led me to realize i had never experimented cooking with leeks.
Leeks have a mild onionlike flavor, which is perfectly paired with the naturally sweet starches found in potatoes. With formidable imagination and brilliant strangeness, paula lichtarowiczs the first book of calamity leek draws on fairytales and doublespeak to tell a story both classic and keenly modern. Ive always loved potato and leek soup, because its such a comforting, warming meal. Oct 25, 2019 creamy, velvety smooth potato leek soup is simple and so comforting in winter or any time of the year. Jan 06, 2018 leek and potato soup is ridiculously simple to make and is ready in under 30 minutes. The rest of the ingredients are just seasonings, veggies and broth. I find soups made with just water quite bland, so i much prefer to make this with chicken stock. Oct 23, 2019 julia child, who literally wrote the book on french cooking, makes her version of potato and leek soup with water. Oct 04, 2020 leek and potato soup is a classic french soup.
Ingredients 3 leeks about 250g9oz 1 onion 25g scant 1oz butter 500g 1lb 2oz potatoes 1. Meanwhile, the leeks contribute some crunch to the smooth texture of the potato. Jul 07, 2020 leek and potato soup is a really popular choice, it is one of the most searched for soup recipes in the uk. If you are looking for a vegan potato soup, look no further than my leek and potato soup. Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 brown yellow onion, diced 3 leeks, sliced and cleaned 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into 2cm cubes 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 litre 4 cups chicken stock 1 bay leaf. This inseparable combo is intensified with a delicious chicken stock if youre vegetarian, vegetable stock works well too. This was one of those recipes that was love at first bite. Potato leek soup is simple to make, but first you have to deal with the leeks. Jan 31, 2010 the words creamy and soup usually elicit thoughts of a rich pureed vegetable base with heavy cream stirred in. This is my attempt at deborah madisons potato and leek soup taken from her book vegetarian cooking for everyonehere is how her recipe appears in the book.
Leeks and garlic add a subtle layer of flavor to the earthy and noble potato. Jan 23, 2019 leek and potato soup is a perfect choice for an imbolc dinner. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until softened. Jan 19, 2019 potato leek soup is a classic soup that our family has made for generations. The first book of calamity leek paula lichtarowicz macmillan.
This simple soup gets its creaminess by pureeing part of the soup after it has cooked. British leeks are usually in season from november until april a nice long window to really enjoy and appreciate this versatile vegetable. Oct 27, 2014 leek and potato soup is a prairie classic add a little farmer sausage or a little smoky bacon and you have a prairie favorite. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for a few. Cold soup just doesnt cut it in ireland, even in the summer. Feb 17, 2016 i was watching the royals with my fiancee and they were eating leek and potato soup. To a large pot over medium heat, add canola oil, leeks, onion and garlic. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until the vegetables are tender and potatoes are soft. Now you can put the whole lot into a blender leave it to cool a little first and blend to a puree. Instructions melt butter in 3quart pot over medium heat.
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