Hey everyone, it is me, Dave, welcome to our recipe site. Today, I’m gonna show you how to make a special dish, leek in my potato soup. It is one of my favorites. For mine, I will make it a bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

Leek in my potato soup is one of the most popular of current trending meals in the world. It is easy, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. Leek in my potato soup is something that I’ve loved my whole life. They’re fine and they look wonderful.

Potato Leek Soup is a classic! Nothing's better than a bowl of hearty potato soup on a chilly day. Red-skinned waxy potatoes aren't the best for a soup like this, because they tend to hold their shape, when in this soup you want a potato that will purée well.

To get started with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can cook leek in my potato soup using 11 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Leek in my potato soup:

1. Prepare large leeks, washed
2. Take small yellow onion
3. Take garlic, pressed or chopped
4. Make ready large baking potatoes
5. Get water or chicken broth
6. Take basil
7. Take bacon (optional)
8. Prepare salt (if no bacon)
9. Get black pepper
10. Prepare milk
11. Make ready butter (4 tbsp)

Leek and Potato Soup is a thick and creamy classic French Potato Soup that starts with garlic butter in which leeks are slowly sautéed to bring out the sweet flavour. It's simple to make, cosy and comforting yet also luxurious and elegant. I love how this Leek Soup can be Couch Food OR an. Leek and potato soup is a really popular choice, it is one of the most searched for soup recipes in the UK.

Steps to make Leek in my potato soup:

1. Get a big pot.. this makes a lot and feel free to cut this in half, works well.wash, peel and slice the potatoes.
2. If you opt for bacon (which adds and amazing flavor) cook it now… crispy but not burnt
3. Slice the leeks and onions first, and your garlic.. (use the green part of the leeks… adds colour to the soup)melt the butter in the pot on high heat stirring well then add the leeks and onions until they look soft. Add garlic and let cook for a few minutes.. stir making sure nothing burns or sticks
4. Toss in the broth or water, potatoes, basil or salt if no bacon.
5. Boil and bring to a simmer for 45 mins or until the potatoes are soft.
6. Use an immersion blender or transfer mixture to a stand blender until smooth
7. Return entire mixture to pot and add milk.. summer for a few minutes until it looks nice and mixed..
8. Please enjoy.. this was taken from 100 year old Scottish cook book my family has passed down to me. Serve with a hearty bread

It requires very few ingredients to create a really delicious tasting soup. British leeks are usually in season from November until April - a nice long window to really enjoy and appreciate this versatile. In a large, thick-based saucepan, gently melt the butter, then add the leeks, onions and potatoes, stirring them all round with a wooden spoon Now you can put the whole lot into a blender - leave it to cool a little first - and blend to a purée. If you have to blend the soup in batches, make sure. A smooth, creamy leek and potato soup that's full of flavour.

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