Best Recipe for Potato Leek Soup
Yummy potatoes and leeks mixed with my immersion blender makes for a great meal. Easy and Healthy! Created especially for you from Alyse @ Healthy Foodie.
Ingredients
- 8 large organic potatoes (peeled and cubed-be sure to set aside 2 cups)
- 3 organic leeks (washed well and use white part only)
- 1 large yellow onion (chopped)
- 4 cups organic vegetable broth
- 3 organic green onions (chopped)
- 2 tbsp organic butter
- 1 tbsp organic olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp thyme
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
- 1 cup organic corn
Instructions
- In large stock pot, heat butter and olive oilÂ
- Add chopped yellow onion, green onions and leeks (leeks need to be thoroughly washed due to extra dirt stuck between stalks)
- Saute yellow onion, green onion and leeks on low temp to avoid browning for about 6-8 minutes
- Add to large stock pot the chunks of potatoes, salt and pepper. Simmer for 45 minutes covered or until potatoes are tender
- Set aside 2 cups of cooked potatoes either boiled or baked to add after using immersion blender.
- Using the best immersion blender for soup, blend in stock pot the soup mixture until smooth.
- Add vegetable broth, bay leaf, thyme and simmer for 5 minutes or until heated through
- When ready to serve add extra chunks of potatoes and corn
- Remove bay leaf before serving
- Season to taste and add preferred toppings
- Optional for toppings: bacon, parsley, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped cauliflower rice, green onion
Notes
Optional for toppings: bacon, parsley, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped cauliflower rice, green onion