Description
Warm up with our Winter Potato Leek Soup with Thyme & Butter, a cozy favorite perfect for chilly evenings. This velvety soup combines creamy potatoes and sweet leeks, enhanced by fragrant thyme and rich butter for an unforgettable dining experience. Each spoonful promises comfort and warmth, making it ideal for gatherings or a quiet night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and diced
- 3 leeks, cleaned and sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by peeling and dicing the potatoes and slicing the leeks.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the leeks and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced potatoes and broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to simmer until potatoes are fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender (add more broth for desired thickness).
- Stir in cream and season with salt and pepper. Heat through without boiling.
- Just before serving, sprinkle fresh thyme leaves on top for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg