Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 leeks (white part only), thinly sliced and well rinsed
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white vermouth
- 1 1/4 pounds waxy-style potatoes (about 8), peeled and quartered
- 7 cups water
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 sprigs fresh parsley
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives
Directions
Set aside 2 tablespoons of the butter in the refrigerator. Heat the remaining butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, leeks, and garlic and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 12 minutes. Raise the heat to high, pour in the vermouth, and cook, uncovered, until almost dry, about 4 minutes.
Add the potatoes, water, and salt. Tie the parsley, thyme, and bay leaf together with a piece of kitchen twine and add to the soup. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, with the cover slightly ajar, until the potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
When the potato mixture has cooled, remove and discard the herb bundle. Working in batches, transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth, or puree with an immersion blender. Return the puree to the pot and re-heat over medium heat.
Whisk in the reserved 2 tablespoons butter, heavy cream, and lemon juice into the soup and season with pepper, to taste. Divide among warm soup bowls, garnish with the chives, and serve immediately.
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By poppy1683_8512915
North Tonawanda, NY
on November 15, 2009
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This recipe is printed twice under Potato and Leek Soup
The Number 1 recipe has 1/4 tsp of salt
The Number 4 recipe has 2 Tablespoons and 1/4 tsp of salt
Number 4 should be corrected or taken off
Both recipes are identical except for the amount of salt
By cecbeach_8192838
Chewelah, WA
on April 03, 2008
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The soup was enjoyable to make, (I love leeks. It was easy and the flavor at the end was outstanding! I will definitely be making it again! Thanks!
Catherine
By oklein_7180161
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on February 10, 2007
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The lemon added a nice touch and great flavor
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