Potato Leek Soup St. James'S Gate Style Recipe

Name: Potato Leek Soup St. James'S Gate Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces lager beer (Guinness Black Lager); 2 bay leaves; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 cups leeks (Chopped); 1 cup carrot (Chopped); 1 cup celery root (Chopped); 1 tablespoon garlic (Chopped); 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (Chopped); 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram (Chopped); 1/2 cup fresh chives (Chopped); 4 cups chicken stock; 2 lbs yukon gold potatoes (Chopped); 2 cups heavy cream (Tempered); 1 dash ground nutmeg

Servings: persons

12 ounces lager beer (Guinness Black Lager)
2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cups leeks (Chopped)
1 cup carrot (Chopped)
1 cup celery root (Chopped)
1 tablespoon garlic (Chopped)
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (Chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh marjoram (Chopped)
1/2 cup fresh chives (Chopped)
4 cups chicken stock
2 lbs yukon gold potatoes (Chopped)
2 cups heavy cream (Tempered)
1 dash ground nutmeg

1
Open Black Lager and let it come to room temperature.
2
In a 5-quart Dutch oven melt butter. Add bay leaves, leeks, carrots, celery root and garlic. Season with salt and white pepper. Saute vegetables 3-4 minutes. Add thyme, marjoram and 3-tablespoons chives.
3
Add Guinness Black Lager, chicken stock and potatoes. Bring to a full boil and reduce to simmer for 15 minutes.
4
Wisk in heavy cream, nutmeg, bring to a full boil. Stir to prevent cream from burning. Reduce to simmer for 30 minutes.
5
Remove bay leaves and puree soup using a hand blender. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve soup in warm bowls.
6
Garnish with fresh chopped chives.

1100

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces lager beer (Guinness Black Lager), 2 bay leaves, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 cups leeks (Chopped), and more.

Yes, Potato Leek Soup St. James'S Gate Style 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.

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Potato Leek Soup St. James'S Gate Style

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