Leek and Potato Soup

So, last week I had an function that I was asked to cater for and as I had finished planning the menu, I realized that it has been a while since I have done a recipe for my blog.  And seeing how here in Brazil it is currently winter, if you call 22C winter, then why not do a winter soup from back home.

With images of white snow falling in large flakes collecting on the ground and people bundled up, this is a great little soup to have on ready.  Not over powering with leek or potato but still can be heightened in flavour by adding things such as brown butter, curried butter, diced bacon or even brown sugar candied bacon, you can’t go wrong.

Leek and Potato Soup 

Makes: 5 L

3 tbsp – canola Oil
5 – medium Leeks Rough Chopped (whites part only)
reserve green part for stalk
10gr – fresh thyme, still on the stem tied together for easy removal
4 cloves – garlic, crushed

1.5kg (7 medium) – potatoes, peeled and rough chopped

2.5 L – vegetable stock or water
salt and pepper to taste

Cream to desired creaminess (1-2 cups, YOUR CHOICE)

In a large soup pot, heat oil on medium heat and add the leeks, garlic and thyme then reduce heat to low heat and sweat until soft with no browning, 5-10 min.

Then proceed to add chopped potatoes with stock or water and bring to a boil on high heat. Once a boil has been reached, return to low heat and simmer for approximately 30-40min or until the largest potato is cooked through.

After, remove thyme and should you have an emersion blender, proceed to puree in the pot till the entire batch is smooth as possible. Or, if you do not have a emersion blender, use a regular blender but please make sure to only fill the blender half full, with the lid off BUT a towel over the top to allow hot air to escape so you don’t burn yourself and to not make a mess. Puree till smooth starting first on low speed for 10 seconds gradually proceeding to high speed.

From this point you can portion and freeze the soup till needed or return the soup to the pot and add cream until your desired creaminess is reached then adjust seasoning to taste.

Hope you enjoy.

Leek and Potato soup with brown sugar glazed bacon and curried butter drizzle.