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Leek Potato Soup
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2005

Ingredients
1 pound leeks, cleaned and dark green sections removed, approximately 4
to 5 medium
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Heavy pinch kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning
14 ounces, approximately 3 small, Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced small
1 quart vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon snipped chives

Directions
Chop the leeks into small pieces.

In a 6-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the leeks and a heavy pinch of salt and

sweat for 5 minutes. Decrease the heat to medium-low and cook until the leeks are tender,
approximately 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the potatoes and the vegetable broth, increase the heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and gently simmer until the potatoes are soft, approximately 45
minutes.

Turn off the heat and puree the mixture with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in the heavy
cream, buttermilk, and white pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired. Sprinkle with chives and
serve immediately, or chill and serve cold.