Chipotle Leek and Potato Soup

A spicy version of this classic soup. The smokiness of the adobo sauce and the bite of the chile balance the savory flavors of the potato and cream. Cumin and white pepper finish off this cozy soup. Best enjoyed next to a fire with a glass of red wine. Serve piping hot topped with sour cream and croutons or cheese and onion rings!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 4 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 29 mins
• Calories: 385 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
• salt to taste
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 pinch ground cumin, or to taste
• 4 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
• white pepper to taste
• 1 pinch dried thyme, or to taste
• 2 large leeks, white and light green parts, chopped, or more to taste
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, minced, or more to taste
• 3 Yukon Gold potatoes, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add leeks and salt; cook, stirring often, until very soft, about 20 minutes. Stir in red bell pepper and garlic; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add chipotle pepper, cumin, thyme, and white pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes.

Step 2

Stir vegetable broth and potatoes into the pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer soup, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in milk and cream. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 3

Puree soup with an immersion blender to desired smoothness. Simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.