Easy Leek and Potato Soup

A classic soup, simply done, this leek and potato recipe is easy to prepare and takes less than 1 hour from stovetop to dining table.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 287 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cups chicken stock
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 cube vegetable bouillon
• 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
• 3 large leeks, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add stock, potatoes, leeks, parsley, bouquet garni, bouillon cube, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Remove soup from heat; discard bouquet garni. Puree soup in the pot using a hand blender.