Classic French Potato Leek Soup Recipe
Warm, creamy and comforting. This Classic French Potato Leek Soup Recipe is perfect for cold days and cozy dinners.
Ingredients
- 3 medium potatoes peeled and chopped
- 2 large leeks cleaned and sliced
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or light cream
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables
- Wash leeks well. Slice leeks, chop potatoes and onions. Keep everything ready before cooking.
Melt the butter
- Place a large pot on medium heat. Add butter and let it melt gently.
Cook onion and leeks
- Add onion and leeks to the pot. Cook slowly until soft and fragrant.
Add potatoes
- Put chopped potatoes into the pot. Stir well to coat with butter.
Pour broth
- Add vegetable or chicken broth. Make sure vegetables are fully covered.
Simmer the soup
- Cover the pot. Let soup simmer for 25–30 minutes until potatoes are very soft.
Blend the soup
- Use a blender or immersion blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Add milk and seasoning
- Pour in milk, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stir gently and heat again.
Taste and adjust
- Taste the soup. Add more salt or pepper if needed.
Serve warm
- Pour into bowls. Garnish with parsley or chives. Serve hot and fresh.
Notes
- Use Yukon gold potatoes for extra creaminess.
- Add cream instead of milk for richer texture.
- Add a bay leaf while simmering for deeper flavor.
- Blend only half for a chunky texture version.
- Add crispy bacon bits for a non-vegetarian twist.
- Serve cold as Vichyssoise for summer days.