Description
A warm and comforting soup that combines creamy potatoes and leeks, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup yellow potato, chopped
- 32 oz vegetable broth
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh cracked pepper
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 8 oz heavy cream
- 1 cup sweet onion, chopped
- 1 cup button mushrooms, chopped
- 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
- 1 cup leek, washed and chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, stems removed
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives (+ whole chives for topping)
- 2 tablespoons fresh marjoram (or can substitute fresh oregano)
- 1/4 cup gruyere
- 2 oz goat cheese
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium heat until frothy and just starting to brown.
- Add the chopped potatoes and sauté for about 5-10 minutes, or until they start to brown on the edges.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a low simmer. Add the bay leaves and let simmer for about 5 more minutes.
- Pour in the white wine.
- Stir in the sweet onion, chopped mushrooms, and garlic. Continue to simmer until the onions turn translucent around the edges, about 10 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and return to a simmer.
- Stir in the chopped leek, sea salt, parsley, and chopped chives. Simmer for another 10 minutes until the leek brightens in color but still has some crunch.
- Add the remaining herbs, including thyme and marjoram, along with the Gruyere and goat cheese. Simmer until the cheeses melt and the soup thickens slightly.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until ready to serve.
- Serve garnished with whole chives and enjoy with crusty French bread.
Notes
Make sure to wash the leeks thoroughly to remove dirt. Adjust the herbs for extra flavor if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg