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Tasty Apprentice
Craving something comforting and creamy? Look no further than this Potato and Leek Soup recipe! 
Perfect for chilly evenings, this hearty soup is loaded with tender potatoes, flavorful leeks, and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 leeks, white and light green parts sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Chopped chives or green onions for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced leeks and minced garlic, sauté until softened.
2. Add diced potatoes to the pot, stirring occasionally for a few minutes.
3. Pour in vegetable or chicken broth and add dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
4. Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender to puree until smooth.
5. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives or green onions. Enjoy your creamy Potato and Leek Soup!
Perfect for chilly evenings, this hearty soup is loaded with tender potatoes, flavorful leeks, and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 leeks, white and light green parts sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Chopped chives or green onions for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced leeks and minced garlic, sauté until softened.
2. Add diced potatoes to the pot, stirring occasionally for a few minutes.
3. Pour in vegetable or chicken broth and add dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
4. Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender to puree until smooth.
5. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives or green onions. Enjoy your creamy Potato and Leek Soup!
