an immersion or hand blender or high speed blender
Ingredients
2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
3large leekswashed and thinly sliced; only the tender white and light green parts
1lb.Russet potatoespeeled and roughly chopped
6cupschicken or vegetable stock
1/2cupheavy cream, milk, coconut milk or almond milk
kosher salt and pepperto taste
1 to 2tablespoonsfreshly squeezed lemon juiceoptional for brightness
1/2cupcrème fraîcheor sour cream for garnish
1 to 2cupssautéed cooked mushroomsoptional; chopped for garnish (I highly suggest Cremini mushrooms)
1/3cupfresh chives; mincedfor garnish
Instructions
Using a large stockpot or dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and chopped potatoes and cook until the vegetables have begun to soften and brown slightly, about 6 to 10 minutes.
Add the chicken or vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and soft.
Turn off the heat and, using your immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth; I like a little chunkiness in my soup so I don't blend it all completely. Add in the heavy cream (or almond milk or milk of choice) and season with salt, pepper and the lemon juice.
Garnish with the mushrooms (if using), crème fraiche and minced chives. Serve and enjoy!