Creamy Potato Leek Soup

Name: Creamy Potato Leek Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 large leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1.5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced; 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 cup heavy cream; Salt and black pepper to taste; Fresh chives for garnish

This comforting potato leek soup is a bowl of pure warmth that tastes amazing on a chilly day.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 French· September 29, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Total

45 minutes

Serves

There is something so special about how leeks and potatoes come together to make a rich, silky soup. It is a classic for a reason because it feels fancy but is actually quite simple to put together with just a few fresh ingredients.

My favorite trick for the best texture is to blend about half of the soup until it is smooth while leaving the other half chunky. It gives you that perfect balance of a creamy base with little bites of potato to enjoy.

🧺 Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 large leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1.5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh chives for garnish

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Add the sliced leeks and cook them for about 8 minutes until they are soft and fragrant.
3
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
4
Add the potatoes, broth, bay leaf, and thyme to the pot.
5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn the heat down to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are very tender.
6
Remove the bay leaf and use an immersion blender to blend part of the soup until it reaches your desired consistency.
7
Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper before serving warm.

💡 Tips

Serve this soup with a side of crusty bread for dipping. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. It tastes even better the next day once the flavors have had time to settle.

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