Potato Leek Soup

  • 20
  • Average
  • 15 mins
  • 60 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups butter
  • 5 leeks, sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 10 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp. and 1-1/2 tsp. cornstarch
  • 10 cups Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 5 cups heavy cream

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Cook leeks in butter with salt and pepper until tender, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Stir cornstarch into broth and pour broth into pot. Add the potatoes and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in the cream, reduce heat and simmer at least 30 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Season with salt and pepper before serving.