Description
A creamy and comforting potato and leek soup topped with tender leek confit and served with crispy olive oil toasted bread, perfect for cozy meals and elegant starters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced
- 600 g Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 liter vegetable stock
- 120 ml heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 4 slices rustic bread, about 2 cm thick
- 2 tablespoons extra olive oil, for brushing bread
Instructions
- Wash the sliced leeks thoroughly to remove any grit and drain well.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add half of the leeks and the sliced garlic, and cook gently until soft and fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and stir for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
- Stir in the heavy cream, adjust seasoning, and keep warm on low heat.
- In a skillet, heat the remaining olive oil, add the reserved leeks, and cook on low heat until very soft and lightly golden.
- Brush the bread slices with extra olive oil and toast in a skillet until crisp and golden on both sides.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, swirl with cream, top with leek confit and chives, and serve with warm fettunta.
Notes
- Blend the soup thoroughly for the smoothest texture.
- Cook the leek confit over low heat to avoid browning.
- Add extra vegetable stock if you prefer a thinner soup.
- Warm serving bowls before plating to keep the soup hot longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: potato leek soup, leek confit, creamy vegetable soup, vegetarian soup, comfort food