Fresh Herb, Potato and Leek Soup Recipe

Name: Fresh Herb, Potato and Leek Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces; 5 cups canned low-salt chicken broth; 3 cups water; 3 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped; 1/2 cup whipping cream; 1/4 cup minced fresh chives or green onion tops; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried, crumbled; 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dillweed; Hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco); Chopped fresh chives or green onion tops

Servings: persons

3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
5 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
3 cups water
3 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup minced fresh chives or green onion tops
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried, crumbled
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dillweed
Hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
Chopped fresh chives or green onion tops

1
Bring first 8 ingredients to boil in heavy large pot or Dutch oven over high heat.
2
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are very tender and soup thickens slightly, about 1 hour.
3
Transfer 2 cups of soup to blender and puree.
4
Return puree to pot.
5
Season with salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce.
6
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead and refrigerated.
7
Reheat before continuing.)
8
Ladle soup into bowls.
9
Garnish with chopped chives and serve.

867

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

101

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces, 5 cups canned low-salt chicken broth, 3 cups water, 3 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped, and more.

Yes, Fresh Herb, Potato and Leek Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fresh Herb, Potato and Leek Soup

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