Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Potato Leek Soup Recipes Potato and Leek Soup 4.7 (1,110) 870 Reviews 134 Photos This creamy potato leek soup pairs perfectly with sourdough bread for a comforting meal. It tastes even better heated up the next day. Submitted by Julie Updated on August 31, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share 134 134 134 134 134 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 cup butter 2 leeks, sliced salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 quart chicken broth 4 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced 2 cups heavy cream, or to taste Directions Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add leeks and season to taste with salt and pepper; cook and stir until leeks are tender, about 15 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir cornstarch into broth; pour broth into pot. Add potatoes and bring to a boil. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir in cream; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Check seasoning before serving. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 488 Calories 45g Fat 19g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 488 % Daily Value * Total Fat 45g 58% Saturated Fat 28g 142% Cholesterol 145mg 48% Sodium 673mg 29% Total Carbohydrate 19g 7% Dietary Fiber 2g 5% Total Sugars 1g Protein 4g 7% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Calcium 52mg 4% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 71mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved