The use of vegetable stock keeps this Irish soup with potatoes, carrots, and leeks vegetarian-friendly.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Calories
408 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Melt the butter in a large stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir the onion, leeks, garlic, and celery in the melted butter until tender, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Pour 4 cups vegetable stock into the stockpot; add the potatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook the mixture at a simmer 20 minutes.
Step 3
Divide the stock mixture into 3 batches with equal amounts of liquid and vegetables; set aside to cool for 30 minutes.
Step 4
Pour 1 batch of the stock mixture into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway. Hold the blender lid firmly in place and carefully start the blender; use a few quick pulses to get the mixture moving before leaving it on to puree. Repeat process with second batch. Return the pureed batches to the stockpot.
Step 5
Divide third batch into two equal batches. Puree only one of the two batches before returning both to the stockpot.
Step 6
Bring 1 cup vegetable stock to a simmer in a small pot over medium-low heat. Cook the carrots in the simmering stock until soft, 5 to 7 minutes; add to the puree in the stockpot.
Step 7
Stir the green onion and heavy cream through the puree; continue cooking another 5 minutes.
Step 8
Season with salt and pepper; top with Cheddar cheese to serve.
Ingredients
salt and ground black pepper to taste
5 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups vegetable stock
1 cup vegetable stock
3 tablespoons chopped green onion
6 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
1 large yellow onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 stalk celery, cut into chunks
2 leeks, white and pale-green parts only, rinsed and coarsely chopped
