Winter Leek and Potato Soup

This winter leek and potato soup is a one-pot wonder. It's creamy, cheesy, and comforting. Store-bought chicken broth makes this potato leek soup a breeze.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 364 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter, or more if needed
• 2 leeks, cleaned and chopped
• 0.5 cup chopped onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Add leeks and onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add potatoes and chicken broth; simmer until potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in half-and-half; simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes more.

Step 4

Stir in Cheddar cheese, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.