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Healthy Julia Child Potato Leek Soup

Julia Child's Potato Leek Soup

Julia Child's potato leek soup is a classic dish that never goes out of style. This soup is perfect for winter days and is easy to make. This soup is simple to make and perfect for a chilly winter day.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Chef's Delight
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 152 kcal

Equipment

  • Stockpot
  • Immersion Blender
  • Knife
  • Chopping Board
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 5 Medium Russet Potatoes (Peel the potatoes and roughly chop them)
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream
  • ½ cup Crème fraiche
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 6 cups Vegetable Stock
  • 3 large Leeks (cleaned and thinly sliced)
  • 2 tablespoon Canola Oil
  • cup Parsley (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook diced leek in canola oil.
    Julia Child Potato Leek Soup Step 1
  • Add sliced potatoes to the pot and cook until the veggies soften and brown slightly.
    Julia Child Potato Leek Soup Step 2
  • Pour in the vegetable stock and boil for 30 to 40 minutes.
    Julia Child Potato Leek Soup Step 3
  • Once boiled, carefully transfer the mixture into a blender.
    Julia Child Potato Leek Soup Step 4
  • Blend the mixture in an immersion blender until smooth.
    Julia Child Potato Leek Soup Step 5
  • Season it with salt, pepper and sprinkle chopped parsley. Then add add some heavy cream and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
    Julia Child Potato Leek Soup Step 6
  • Ladle the soup into a bowl and serve with creme fraiche.
    Julia Child Special Potato Leek Soup Step 07
  • Your Julia Child's Potato Leek Soup is ready to serve.
    Healthy Julia Child Potato Leek Soup

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.1g | Protein: 6.5g | Fat: 3.7g | Cholesterol: 7.8mg | Sodium: 629.8mg | Potassium: 711.7mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 2.9g | Vitamin A: 826.1IU | Vitamin C: 24.4mg | Calcium: 62.7mg | Iron: 2mg
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