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Potato Leek Soup

December 14, 2016Holly Rodricks

This soup is a take on traditional Potato Leek Soup. I use ham stock instead of chicken, because it’s flavor complements the potatoes and cream so nicely. The buttermilk adds a tanginess that makes this soup stand out from other versions in complexity. For a vegetarian version, simply substitute vegetable stock in place of the meat stock.

Potato Leek Soup
By Holly Rodricks
Makes 4-6 servings.

Ingredients:

  • 3 Leeks (white and pale green parts only), rinsed, halved, and sliced
  • 3-4 tbsp. Unsalted Butter
  • 2 large Potatoes, peeled, halved, and sliced thinly
  • 1 quart Ham Stock (Chicken Stock or Vegetable Stock may be substituted.)
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1/4 tsp. dried Lemon Thyme (Use regular Thyme, if Lemon is not available)
  • 1/2 tsp. ground White Pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. Nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • Salt to taste

Instructions:

  1. Melt Butter in skillet or large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add Leeks and caramelize, stirring occasionally for 15-20 minutes until soft, sweet, and translucent. (The goal here is to cook over a low enough heat that the Leeks and Butter do not brown/discolor.)
  2. While Leeks are caramelizing, bring Stock to a boil in a large stock pot. Add sliced Potatoes, Bay Leaf, Thyme, White Pepper, and Nutmeg. Reduce heat to simmer.
  3. Add caramelized Leeks. Allow soup to simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender and falling apart when mixed.
  4. Remove soup from heat and Salt to taste.
  5. Add Cream and Buttermilk. Use immersion blender to mix and liquefy.
  6. Serve hot with a fresh crust of buttered bread.
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