Leek & Potato Soup

Leek & Potato Soup
 
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. (4 to 5 medium size) leeks
  • 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • Heavy pinch kosher salt
  • 14 oz. (3 small) potatoes
  • 1 qt. broth
  • 1 c. heavy cream
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ tsp. pepper
Instructions
  1. Clean leeks and remove dark green sections. Chop leeks into small pieces. Peel and dice potatoes. In a 6-qt. saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the leeks and a heavy pinch of salt and sweat for 5 minutes. Decrease the heat to medium-low and cook until the leek are tender, approximately 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add the potatoes and the vegetable broth, increase the heat to medium – high, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and gently simmer until the potatoes are soft, approximately 45 minutes.
  3. Turn off the heat and puree the mixture with a blender until smooth. Stir in the cream, buttermilk and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.

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