Easy Leek and Potato Soup

A classic soup, simply done, this leek and potato recipe is easy to prepare and takes less than 1 hour from stovetop to dining table.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 287 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cups chicken stock
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 cube vegetable bouillon
• 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 large leeks, chopped
• 1 bouquet garni
• 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add stock, potatoes, leeks, parsley, bouquet garni, bouillon cube, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Remove soup from the heat; discard bouquet garni. Purée soup with an immersion blender until smooth.