Potato and leek soup
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Potato and leek soup

Potato and leek soup

  • DifficultyEasy
  • Prep0:25
  • Cook0:45
  • Serves 4
  • Budget $ $ $
Melissa
by Melissa Last updated on 05/02/2025

Potato and leek soup makes the best hearty winter meal. Thick and creamy, this all time classic has beautiful richness coming from layers of garlic and leek that are sauteed in butter until they are soft, golden and sweet in flavour.

- Melissa
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Ingredients

  • 35g unsalted butter
  • 2 leeks sliced
  • 1 onion medium finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 600g potatoes peeled chopped
  • 3 cups chicken stock (liquid)
  • 375ml CARNATION Light & Creamy Evaporated Milk
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • Step 1
    Melt the butter and saute leeks, onion and garlic for 5-10 minutes.
    Potato and Leek Soup
  • Step 2
    Add potatoes and cook for an extra 5 minutes.
    Potato and Leek Soup
  • Step 3
    Add stock and simmer uncovered until potatoes are tender.
    Potato and Leek Soup
  • Step 4
    Puree mixture.
  • Step 5
    Return to heat and add evaporated milk, salt and pepper.
    Potato and Leek Soup
  • Step 6
    Bring to the boil and then serve.

Equipment

  • 1 frying pan
Recipe Notes

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