potato_leek.md

title	source	cooking time	servings	tags	category
Potato Leek Soup	Everywhere	1 hour	10	potato, cold, hot, smooth	soups

Served hot or cold, this soup is simple but delicious. Serve with crusty bread.

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp butter
• 3-4 lbs leeks, cleaned and sliced
• 2 lbs potatoes*, peeled and quartered
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• salt & pepper
• chives, minced

Preparation

1. Melt butter in a host pot. Add leeks and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
2. Add potatoes and cook another few minutes.
3. Add broth, bring to a simmer. Lower the heat and cover for 30 minutes.
4. Using an immersion blender blend the soup until smooth. Optionally strain through a sieve.
5. Add heavy cream. Mix and salt to taste. Garnish with chives.

Notes

Honestly this didn't come out the way I wanted it. First it was too thick so lower the potatoes.

* I like 2/3 russets and 1/3 yukon gold. This is a hotly disagreed upon topic. Credit to this blogger who made an in-depth post about this in 2013.