Creamy Potato, Carrot, and Leek Soup

This potato, carrot, and leek soup is based on one served in a small Irish restaurant. It’s creamy and delicious with a mild flavor the kids will love.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 416 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 5 carrots, chopped
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 4 leeks, chopped
• 6 large potatoes, diced
• 4 celery stalks, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Add leeks and celery; cook and stir until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add broth, potatoes, carrots, salt, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes and carrots are soft, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf.

Step 3

Blend soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir cream into blended soup. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes.