Potato Leek Soup
My family has been playing the Disney Dreamlight Valley video game. and I have to admit, one of my favorite parts of the game is cooking. After making numerous batches of potato leek soup for villagers in the valley, I just had to make this soup in the my real world kitchen.
Potato Leek Soup
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 large leeks, white and light green parts chopped (about 5 cups)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 pounds russet potatoes peeled and chopped
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- bacon bits (optional)
- chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
- Over medium heat in a stockpot or large pan, melt butter and cook leeks until soft, about 8 minutes.
- Add minced garlic for about a minute until fragrant.
- .Add potatoes, broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer for about 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Remove from heat and pull out the bay leaf and thyme twigs. Use an immersion blender in the pan and blend until smooth.
- Return pot to the stove on low heat and stir in cream.
- Serve in bowls with optional bacon bits and/or chives and a good crusty bread of your choice.