Leek Potato Soup

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2005

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Sprung a Leek

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (145)

Cook Time:
1 hr 15 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 1 hr 15 min
Total:: 1 hr 40 min

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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.

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Lisa Auburn , ME 02-07-2010
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recipe the whole family loves
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This soup was great. It is the only soup I make and I have no left overs because my family goes back for seconds. I used... fat free half and half instead of heavy cream to decrease the amount of fat. Came out wonderful! Will definitely make it again and againRead more
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Deborah Newark, DE 02-06-2010
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Excellent!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love this soup and make it often. I have tweaked the recipe a bit. I use 6 cups chicken broth, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1/2... cup heavy cream. Less fattening and full of flavor. I use a hand blender in the pot vs. placing the soup in batches into the blender. Less dirty dishes, always a plus. I also like boil 2-3 potatoes diced in a seperate pot, drain water and then add to the soup pot once the recipe is completed. The diced potatoes add a nice chunkiness to the soup. Read more
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James Concord, NC 01-31-2010
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'Outstanding"
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Wonderful recipe.
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Laura Lawndale, CA 01-26-2010
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Great Basic Recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is great basic leek potato soup recipe. You can take this recipe and tweek it in so many ways and make a great soup. I... used bacon and sauteed the potatoes and leeks in it and added chicken stock and dry sherry. It was delicious!! Read more
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shondra compton, CA 01-20-2010
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souper duper yummy!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

OMG!!! ho delicious as this i even fed it to my 3 meat and potatoes husband and boys... the only thing I changed as frying... some bacon and letting the onions and leek sweat in the renderings (grease) and then i crumbled it on top but even without the bacon it was great i even thought imade to much by the time i cleaned the kitchen the soup was gone.... did I say amazing !!!!!Read more
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Krys Dallas, TX 01-10-2010
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Stunning for a winter meal--can't wait to try it cold this summer.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I substituted dry sherry for the buttermilk and chicken stock for vegetable stock (and left out the added salt); my family... raved. It is very rich--so a little goes a long way even served as a main course.Read more