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.

8 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 =)