French potato leek potage

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A classic French potato and leek potage with a buttery taste and a refined finish of cream and parsley.

Serves: 4 people

Preparation time: 30 min

Ingredients

• butter – 2 tbsp
• leeks – 2, sliced
• onion – 1 small, chopped
• potatoes – 1 lb, diced
• vegetable stock – 5 cups
• heavy cream – 1/2 cup
• parsley – 2 tbsp, chopped
• salt – to taste
• white pepper – to taste

Method

Step 1
Melt the butter in a soup pot and cook the leeks and onion over low heat for 5 minutes.

Step 2
Add the potatoes and vegetable stock and simmer for 25 minutes until everything is tender.

Step 3
Blend the soup until smooth and stir in the cream.

Step 4
Season with salt and white pepper.

Step 5
Sprinkle with parsley and serve right away.