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Large Family Roasted Potato and Leek

Large Family Roasted Potato and Leek Soup

Jamerrill Stewart
This French comfort food is super simple and is sure to become a staple for those cold winter evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large leeks - washed and remove roots and dark green parts
  • 6 large potatoes peeled and chopped into about 1 inch pieces
  • 2 yellow onion diced
  • 9 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup light cream
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoons chives chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne optional

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add onion, garlic, and leeks. Cook all for about 5 minutes until softened
  • Add in salt, pepper, potatoes and cayenne. Stir together and cover pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until potatoes begin to soften.
  • Add in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low simmer.
  • Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Using either an immersion blender or blender. Blend soup mixture until smooth and creamy and return to pot.
  • Return pureed soup to the pot, reduce heat to low and whisk in cream. Cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Top with chives, cheese or bacon and serve.