Potato Leek Soup Recipe

Soup Preparation

1. 1

   Sautéing the Vegetables

   In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and minced garlic, and sauté until the leeks are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Cooking the Potatoes

   Add the diced potatoes to the pot, then pour in the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Blending the Soup

   Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer to a countertop blender and blend in batches.

4. 4

   Finishing Touches

   Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste and warm the soup over low heat if necessary.

5. 5

   Preparing the Chive Oil

   In a small blender or food processor, blend 1/2 cup of fresh chives with 1/2 cup of olive oil until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve if you prefer a smoother texture.

6. 6

   Serving

   Ladle the soup into bowls and drizzle with chive oil before serving.