Creamy Potato, Carrot, and Leek Soup
Description
This potato, carrot, and leek soup is based on one served in a small Irish restaurant. It’s creamy and delicious with a mild flavor the kids will love.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons butter
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4 leeks, chopped
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4 celery stalks, chopped
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4 cups chicken broth
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4 cups vegetable broth
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6 large potatoes, diced
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5 carrots, chopped
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 bay leaf
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
Directions
1
Melt butter in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Add leeks and celery; cook and stir until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
2
Add broth, potatoes, carrots, salt, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes and carrots are soft, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf.
3
Blend soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir cream into blended soup. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes.