Oh gosh, this Creamy Potato Leek Soup is off-the-charts good! The texture is SO velvety and creamy, and I\u2019m just so delighted how a simple list of ingredients creates the most delicious soup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Potato Soup might be the best kind of soup. One of the very first recipes I ever posted here on Kitchen Treaty was my Creamy Potato Soup<\/a>, a simple, aggressively unfussy soup made by simmering potatoes and veggies, mashing them, and then adding milk. I love it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019ve also shared Baked Potato Soup<\/a>, Fennel Potato & Kale Soup<\/a>, and a divine Sweet Potato Soup<\/a>, if that can be lumped in here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But I decided it was time to perfect a proper Potato Leek Soup. Something a little more elegant yet still comforting. A soup with French roots \u2013 Potato Leek Soup is a classic for a reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I went with a couple of methods to give it that undeniably creamy base: First, we start with a bit of a roux, saut\u00e9ing flour in the butter. This helps add body to the soup, thickening it up. Then, we finish with heavy cream. Because we\u2019re going for it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The result is a velvety smooth, luxurious soup that elevates potato soup to something extra special. I love this Potato Leek Soup so much!<\/p>\n\n\n\n I hope you love this classic Potato Leek Soup as much as we do! I love this soup in the spring \u2013 there\u2019s just something about spring and potatoes. But it\u2019s also equally comforting in the fall. Either way, it\u2019s lovely!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The classic French soup is SO easy to make with just a few ingredients. Velvety smooth, rich, creamy, and full of flavor! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, melt the butter over low heat. Add the leeks along with a pinch of salt and saute, stirring occasionally, until reduced and softened, about 10 minutes. <\/span><\/p><\/li> Add the flour and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. <\/span><\/p><\/li> Stir in the vegetable broth. Add the bay leaf. <\/span><\/p><\/li> Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer uncovered until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. <\/span><\/p><\/li> Remove from heat and let cool for a couple of minutes. Remove the bay leaf and discard. CAREFULLY using an immersion blender or by moving the soup to a blender in batches, puree the soup. <\/span><\/p><\/li> Return to the pot and warm back up if needed. Stir in the heavy whipping cream, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1\/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Taste and add more salt and pepper until it’s to your taste. I usually end up using 1 1\/2 \u2013 2 teaspoons of salt. <\/span><\/p><\/li> Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh chives if using. <\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n Serving: <\/span>1<\/span>cup<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>Calories: <\/span>244<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>Carbohydrates: <\/span>29<\/span>g<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>Protein: <\/span>4<\/span>g<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>Fat: <\/span>13<\/span>g<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>Saturated Fat: <\/span>8<\/span>g<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span>1<\/span>g<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span>3<\/span>g<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>Trans Fat: <\/span>0.2<\/span>g<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>Cholesterol: <\/span>37<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>Sodium: <\/span>408<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>Potassium: <\/span>547<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>Fiber: <\/span>3<\/span>g<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>Sugar: <\/span>4<\/span>g<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>![\"pot](\"https:\/\/www.kitchentreaty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/potato-leek-soup-11.jpg\")
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