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Stunning Potato Leek Soup with Crispy Shallots Joy

Potato Leek Soup with Crispy Shallots
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Make this rich and comforting Potato Leek Soup topped with crispy shallots. This recipe brings a touch of Sunday joy to your table any day of the week.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 large leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced
  • 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying shallots)

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add sliced leeks. Cook gently until softened, about 8 minutes. Do not brown them.
  3. Add diced potatoes and broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are very tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  4. While the soup simmers, prepare the crispy shallots. Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat.
  5. Add sliced shallots. Cook slowly, stirring often, until golden brown and crisp, about 8-10 minutes. Watch closely as they burn fast.
  6. Remove shallots with a slotted spoon and drain them on a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
  7. Once potatoes are soft, remove the soup from the heat.
  8. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until completely smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender and blend until smooth, then return to the pot.
  9. Stir in the heavy cream. Heat gently until warmed through. Do not boil after adding cream.
  10. Season the soup generously with salt and pepper to your taste.
  11. Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Top each serving with a sprinkle of the crispy shallots.

Notes

  • Clean the leeks well; slice them thinly after removing the dark green tops.
  • For a lighter soup, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
  • You can make the crispy shallots ahead of time and store them in an airtight container.

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