Leek in my potato soup
Leek in my potato soup

Hello everybody, hope you’re having an incredible day today. Today, I’m gonna show you how to make a special dish, leek in my potato soup. It is one of my favorites food recipes. This time, I will make it a bit unique. This will be really delicious.

Potato leek soup is simple to make, but first you have to deal with the leeks. They're notoriously sandy and dirty, and very good at hiding it, so be sure to wash them well. Start by cutting off and discarding the root ends and thick dark green parts. Cut the leeks in half lengthwise and rinse each half under.

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To get started with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can cook leek in my potato soup using 11 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Leek in my potato soup:
  1. Prepare 3 large leeks, washed
  2. Take 1 small yellow onion
  3. Take 3 cloves garlic, pressed or chopped
  4. Get 2 large baking potatoes
  5. Take 8 cups water or chicken broth
  6. Take 1 tbsp basil
  7. Take 3 slices bacon (optional)
  8. Prepare 1 tsp salt (if no bacon)
  9. Get 1/2 tbsp black pepper
  10. Take 1 cup milk
  11. Make ready 1 stick butter (4 tbsp)

Nothing's better than a bowl of hearty potato soup on a chilly day. To make this soup, cook chopped leeks in a little butter, then add diced potatoes, stock, and herbs. This leek and potato soup recipe is easy and delicious. Find more dinner inspiration at BBC Good Food.

Instructions to make Leek in my potato soup:
  1. Get a big pot.. this makes a lot and feel free to cut this in half, works well.wash, peel and slice the potatoes.
  2. If you opt for bacon (which adds and amazing flavor) cook it now… crispy but not burnt
  3. Slice the leeks and onions first, and your garlic.. (use the green part of the leeks… adds colour to the soup)melt the butter in the pot on high heat stirring well then add the leeks and onions until they look soft. Add garlic and let cook for a few minutes.. stir making sure nothing burns or sticks
  4. Toss in the broth or water, potatoes, basil or salt if no bacon.
  5. Boil and bring to a simmer for 45 mins or until the potatoes are soft.
  6. Use an immersion blender or transfer mixture to a stand blender until smooth
  7. Return entire mixture to pot and add milk.. summer for a few minutes until it looks nice and mixed..
  8. Please enjoy.. this was taken from 100 year old Scottish cook book my family has passed down to me. Serve with a hearty bread

This leek and potato soup recipe is easy and delicious. Find more dinner inspiration at BBC Good Food. Of the winter soups, leek and potato is one of the most comforting and familiar - and Darina Allen's makes the most of seasonal, local veg. Buttery, creamy, and made oh-so fragrant with the help of thyme and chives, this potato leek soup is the perfect companion to any cold weather dinner. Baking the potatoes will give your soup a more emphatic potato flavour.

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