Potato Leek Soup

also called potage parmentier · leek and potato soup · vichyssoise

The table

3 large(white and light green parts, sliced)leekssweat 10 minsimmer 20 minpurée smoothfinish off the heat
3 Tbsunsalted butter
2 lb(900 g; peeled and cubed)Yukon Gold potatoes
6 cups(1.4 L; or water)chicken stock
1bay leaf
1 1/2 tspkosher salt
1/2 cup(120 mL)heavy cream
1/4 tspwhite pepper
2 Tbschives
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What to lay out

Everything the recipe asks for, sitting under the step that eats it. Tick each one as you measure it.10 things to get out.

Pans and tools

1sweat 10 min

2simmer 20 min

goes in with what step 1 made

4finish off the heat

goes in with what step 3 made

Cooking it

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The clock

Start to finish
at least 30 min2 of 4 steps give no time
Needs you
about 10 min

  1. sweat 10 min

    10 minneeds you(we think)from the start

  2. simmer 20 min

    20 minwalk away(we think)10 min in

  3. purée smooth

    not timed30 min in

  4. finish off the heat

    not timed30 min in

You'll need immersion blender

Goes with

See how it is written
>> title: Potato Leek Soup
>> category: Soups
>> tags: potatoes, leeks, french, blender
>> counters: Diner, Deli, The Bowl Shop
>> aka: potage parmentier, leek and potato soup, vichyssoise
>> pairs-with: baguette
>> servings: 4
>> time: 45 min

>> step: sweat 10 min
Sweat @leeks{3%large}(white and light green parts, sliced) in @unsalted butter{3%Tbs} for ~{10%min}.

>> step: simmer 20 min
Simmer @&(~1)leeks{} for ~{20%min} with @Yukon Gold potatoes{2%lb}(900 g; peeled and cubed), @chicken stock{6%cups}(1.4 L; or water), @bay leaf{1}, and @kosher salt{1 1/2%tsp}.

>> step: purée smooth
Purée @&(~1)soup{} until smooth with an #immersion blender{}.

Finish @&(~1)soup{} off the heat with @heavy cream{1/2%cup}(120 mL), @white pepper{1/4%tsp}, and @chives{2%Tbs}.