Potato Leek Soup

Name: Potato Leek Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 large leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced and rinsed well; 4 large cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled (optional*) and diced; 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/3 cup heavy cream; chopped fresh chives or scallions, for garnish

This creamy potato leek soup recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients and always tastes so comforting.

⏱ 45 min 🔨 Prep 15min 🔥 Cook 30min 📊 Medium 🍽 6 servings 👁 8

Instructions

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft but not browned.
Stir in the garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the potatoes, broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Discard the bay leaf. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth (or blend in batches). For a chunkier texture, blend only half.
Stir in the grated Parmesan and lemon juice until smooth and melted. Add the cream or milk if using. Taste and add more salt, pepper or lemon juice as needed.
Ladle into bowls and top with chives or scallions and a twist of black pepper. Enjoy!

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💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$3132.00

Per Serving
$522.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$6264.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (83% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
unsalted butter	2 tbsp	$33.00
leeks	3 large	-
cloves garlic	4 large	$790.00
fine sea salt	1 tsp	$1.00
freshly ground black pepper	0.5 tsp	$11.00
Yukon gold potatoes	2 lbs	$35.00
vegetable or chicken broth	4 cups	$67.00
bay leaf	1	$1779.00
freshly grated Parmesan cheese	0.5 cup	$313.00
fresh lemon juice	2 tbsp	$20.00
heavy cream	0.3333333333333333 cup	$83.00
chopped fresh chives or scallions	-	-