Potato Leek Soup Recipe

Nourishing, warm, delicious soup recipe. Enjoy!

Potato Leek Soup Recipe:

• Ingredients:

  • 1 pound leeks, well cleaned (they have a tendency to be dirty in the layers)

  • 3 tablespoons grass fed, unsalted butter

  • Heavy pinch quality sea salt

  • 3 small potatoes, cleaned and chopped

  • 1 quart chicken broth or meat stock (or vegetable broth)

  • 1 1/2 cup coconut milk (or heavy cream)

  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

  • 1 tablespoon chives (optional)

• Directions

  • Chop the leeks into small pieces.

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the leeks and a pinch of salt and cook while stirring for 5 minutes. Decrease the heat to medium—low and cook until the leeks are tender, approximately 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Add the potatoes and the chicken broth, increase the heat to medium—high and bring to boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and gently simmer until the potatoes are soft, approximately 45 minutes.

  • Turn off the heat and puree the mixture with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in the heavy cream, buttermilk, and white pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired; Sprinkle with chives and serve immediately, or chill and serve cold.