I know you’ve all been wondering where I have been.  Sorry.  It’s been a crazy few weeks.  I am currently planning lots of new things for sophistimom (thanks to some of the ideas of our creative reader, Brooke, at ConversationsWithACupcake).  All the brainstorming is cutting into time I could be spending making new posts.   Don’t worry, though.  The new and improved sophistimom.com will be online soon.

While you’re all waiting though . . .

Here is a very simple and comforting soup you can make in a hurry.

potato leek soup

3 medium size leeks, cut in 1/2 inch slices (for directions, click here)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4-5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced in 1/2 inch pieces
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups (1 litre) homemade chicken stock or low sodium canned chicken broth
1/2 cup (60g) sour cream

1.  In a stockpot set over low heat, saute leeks and butter for 5 minutes.  Add in diced potatoes and 1 teaspoon of salt.  Cook for 10 minutes, or until the leeks are tender.  Stir occasionally.

2.  Pour in chicken stock, and simmer, uncovered, for 15-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.  Add pepper and more salt to taste.
3.  Working in batches, use a blender to puree the soup, then stir in sour cream.  Serve with a garnish of chives and a dollop of sour cream.

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11 Responses to “potato leek soup”

1. Jen T says:

   20 January 2009 at 5:07 pm

   Yummy! Sounds good for a cold winter’s night!
2. patsyk says:

   20 January 2009 at 7:37 pm

   I love potato leek soup… so warm and comforting for a cold winter night!
3. Sharie says:

   21 January 2009 at 12:34 pm

   This looks so good – potato soup of any kind is such a comfort food! Thanks also for the previous post on cleaning leaks, too.
4. kat-in-texas says:

   21 January 2009 at 4:38 pm

   Mmmmm! Love potato soup of any kind!!! Can’t wait for the new and improved Sophistimom!!!
5. Brooke says:

   21 January 2009 at 7:44 pm

   Would you believe I never et a leek?! Will HAVE to try this recipe because…well…you are BRILLIANT!

   Can’t WAIT to see the changes. Whatever you do will be amazing, I’m sure!

   Love you!
6. Julie says:

   25 January 2009 at 5:40 pm

   Ooh, this looks so much better on this snowy evening than the tacos I’m making! I can’t wait to try it!
7. Theresa says:

   27 January 2009 at 9:35 am

   This looks awesome. I am a huge fan of leeks, and I will vouch for Rachel Ray’s technique. SO much better than the traditional way to clean it.
   It has been sooooo cold here lately, I have needed some more soups to add to the menu, thank you!!
8. serena says:

   7 April 2010 at 5:53 pm

   this soup is fantastico! thank you… and your site is very nice– love it, sophistimom =)
9. Andres Herrera says:

   16 September 2010 at 2:28 pm

   Well, Thank you very much for your leek’s recipie -love it!
   I’ve tried it and is amaizing the taste!
   I’m sure it is so nutricious as well. Two things difficult to convine some times! I’m looking forware to see more recipies.
   Till next time Sophistimom!
10. Andres Herrera says:

    16 September 2010 at 2:43 pm

    Well, thank you very much for your leek’s recipe -love it!
    I’ve tried it, and the taste is amazingly good.
    I’m sure it is sooo nutritious as well.
    Two things difficult to combine some times!
    I’m looking forward to see more recipes.
    Till next time Sophistimom!
11. Three Delicious Soups for When You’re Feeling Under the Weather | Full Plate Diet Blog says:

    18 February 2011 at 2:58 pm

    [...] Potato Leek Soup – This was one of the very first soups I learned how to cook. It’s like a tried and true friend – always there and never dull. I increase my fiber intake by using double the potatoes, and lower the fat by skipping the sour cream and using Smart Balance Light buttery spread instead of butter. [...]