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Creamy Leek And Potato Soup Easy Weeknight Dinner

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Creamy Leek And Potato Soup is a warm and comforting easy dinner perfect for any weeknight meal. This simple soup recipe is ideal for family dinner and delivers cozy comfort food everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large leeks thinly sliced white and pale green parts only about 2 cups total
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • croutons for garnish
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • chopped fresh chives for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat then add olive oil.
  2. Toss in the sliced leeks and sprinkle with salt and pepper; cook for about 6 minutes stirring often until soft.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook just 15 seconds while stirring.
  4. Mix in the cubed potatoes and cook for 20 seconds.
  5. Pour the vegetable broth and add thyme sprigs; bring everything to a boil.
  6. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 22 to 25 minutes until potatoes are very tender.
  7. Take the pot off the heat and remove the thyme sprigs.
  8. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until completely smooth.
  9. Stir in heavy cream and taste to adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  10. Serve soup in bowls topped with croutons parsley and chives.

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