Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
🥬 2 large leeks (split and washed, with minimal green) | 🥔 3 potatoes (Bintje type) |
🧄 1 onion (sliced) | 🍗 1 liter of chicken broth |
🧈 15 g of butter | 🥛 4 tablespoons of crème fraîche |
Utensils
🥣 Pot | 🔪 Knife |
🍴 Wooden spoon | 🥄 Measuring spoon |
🧂 Colander | 🍽️ Blender |
📏 Cutting board | 🔥 Burner |
Preparation step by step
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Rest time: None
Total time: 40 minutes
STEP 1: Start by washing the leeks thoroughly and cutting them into slices, removing the excess green.
STEP 2: In a large pot, melt
STEP 3: Once the onions are translucent, incorporate the leek slices and the chopped garlic to soften them.
STEP 4: After 10 minutes of cooking, add the potatoes cut into cubes and stir everything well.
STEP 5: Then add the chicken broth and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
STEP 6: Remove the pot from the heat and blend the mixture until you achieve a smooth and creamy texture.
STEP 7: Finally, incorporate the crème fraîche and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to your taste.
The creamy leek soup is a recipe that warms the heart, thanks to its creamy texture and subtle flavor. The leeks bring a naturally comforting sweetness, while the potatoes add a velvety consistency. With a few simple ingredients, such as crème fraîche and broth, this dish turns into a true hug for the taste buds.
Cook it for your winter evenings or share it with your loved ones, the soup is a signature recipe that invites conviviality and the warmth of a meal with family or friends. Don’t hesitate to enhance it with additional flavors to personalize it to your liking.