Leek Gruyere Cream Soup
Indulge in the velvety richness of Leek Gruyere Cream Soup, a comforting and elegant dish perfect for cozy nights or impressing dinner guests. This recipe combines the delicate, sweet flavor of sautéed leeks with the creamy decadence of heavy cream and the nutty complexity of Gruyere cheese for a truly luxurious taste. Balanced with tender potatoes and an aromatic hint of garlic, each spoonful is pure comfort in a bowl. Easily prepared in under an hour, this creamy soup is finished with a touch of fresh chives for a burst of color and freshness. Perfect as a starter or a light main course, this soup is a sophisticated take on classic comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 medium leeks (white and light green parts only)
- 2 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Thoroughly clean the leeks by slicing them lengthwise and rinsing under water to remove dirt. Thinly slice the leeks, using only the white and light green parts.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and sauté for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Add the diced potatoes and pour in the vegetable or chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend, then return it to the pot.
Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and ground black pepper. Simmer the soup for 5 more minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the grated Gruyere cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh chives if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2082 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.3 g | 199% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.6 g | 453% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 433 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 6752 mg | 294% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.2 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 52.1 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1359 mg | 105% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 2358 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
