How to Make A Fabulous Potato Leek Soup

In just 10 easy steps and a few ingredients you'll be enjoying a fabulous Potato Leek Soup. This is a simple and quick recipe that everyone will enjoy.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
• 2 cups diced onion (1 large onion)
• 4 large diced leeks
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 1 quart beef stock
• 3 tablespoons white wine
• 4 cups peeled and diced new potatoes
• Salt & pepper(to taste)
• 1 cup diced pancetta (optional)

1. Add oil to a heavy skillet over medium heat.

2. If using the OPTIONAL pancetta add to skillet and cook until fat has been rendered.

3. Next add the leeks and onions and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. (SEE TIP BELOW)

4. Then add with salt and pepper (to taste).

5. Still keeping the heat at medium, add the butter. Once melted slowly add flour while stirring to make a rue When melted, stir in flour to make a roux.

6. Next add both the chicken stock and beef stock and whisk.

7. Once blended add the wine and the diced new potatoes.

8. Once the pot is up to temperature, lower heat to a simmer and let the potatoes cook until they are fork tender.

9. Option --- for a smooth consistency puree the soup in small batches in a blender.

10. Enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• Even cleaned leeks can still have soil between their layers, so make sure that once you dice the leeks you soak them in water, rinsing out all the dirt.