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Creamy Potato Leek Soup

A silky smooth and comforting soup made with tender potatoes, sweet leeks, and rich cream—perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Soup
  • 4 potatoes peeled and diced
  • 3 leeks cleaned and sliced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp thyme
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp chives chopped

Equipment

  • soup pot
  • Ladle
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

  1. Slice and thoroughly clean the leeks to remove dirt.
  2. Melt butter in a pot and sauté leeks until soft, then add garlic.
  3. Add potatoes and broth, bring to a boil, then simmer until tender.
  4. Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
  5. Stir in cream, seasoning, and thyme, then simmer briefly.
  6. Adjust consistency, garnish, and serve warm.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute cream with milk or a dairy-free alternative. Always rinse leeks well before cooking.