irish potato and leek soup
Irish Potato and Leek Soup 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cusp leeks, chopped 2 stalks celery, diced 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 medium potatoes, coarsely chopped...
Ingredients
- 2tablespoonvegetable oil
- 2cusp leeks, chopped
- 2stalks celery, diced
- 1small onion, diced
- 2clovegarlic, minced
- 4medium potatoes, coarsely chopped
- 4cupvegetable stock or water
- 1teaspoonsalt
Directions
- 1
Irish Potato and Leek Soup 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cusp leeks, chopped 2 stalks celery, diced 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, mi
- 2
Sauté over medium heat for about 7 minutes, until the vegetables are soft
- 3
Stir in the vegetable stock or water, potatoes, salt, pepper and thyme
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bring to a boil
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Simmer over medium heat for 20 to 30 minutes, until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork
- 6
Add the light cream and herbs and return to a light simmer, stirring occasionally
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Remove the soup from the heat and let sit a few minutes before serving
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To thicken, either mash the potatoes against the side of the pan with the back of a spoon or purée batches of the soup in a blender or food