Irish Leek And Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Irish Leek And Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs leeks; 3 medium potatoes; 3 sticks celery; 2 large garlic cloves; 4 tablespoons butter; 5 1/2 cups chicken stock or 5 1/2 cups light vegetable stock; salt and pepper; 3 scallions, very finely chopped (optional); 2 tablespoons chopped chervil (optional) or 2 tablespoons parsley (optional); potato crouton (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/4 lbs leeks
3 medium potatoes
3 sticks celery
2 large garlic cloves
4 tablespoons butter
5 1/2 cups chicken stock or 5 1/2 cups light vegetable stock
salt and pepper
3 scallions, very finely chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped chervil (optional) or 2 tablespoons parsley (optional)
potato crouton (optional)

1
Peel and chop the potatoes into cubes. Finely chop the garlic, the cleaned leeks and the celery.
2
Melt the butter in a large saucepan, add the vegetables and gently cook about 10 minutes or so until the butter is absorbed, but don't allow to brown.
3
Add 3/4 of the stock and simmer until the potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes.
4
Puree the soup in two batches in a blender and add the balance of the stock.
5
To serve, mix the croutons, scallions and parsley together and mound a large spoonful on top of each bowl.

782

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

108

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: 1 1/4 lbs leeks, 3 medium potatoes, 3 sticks celery, 2 large garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Irish Leek And Potato 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.

Irish Leek And Potato Soup

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