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Homemade potato and leek soup.

Easy Potato Soup

Harriet
This is a very easy potato soup and is made with just 4 ingredients. It’s quick and easy to make on the stove top and is cream free.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Mains
Servings 4 servings
Calories 228 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 50 grams butter
  • 400 grams leek finely diced
  • 2 ½ litres chicken stock
  • 400 grams potatoes peeled and cut into 1 cm cubes
  • Salt
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a deep pan, over a medium heat. Add the leek and cook without colour for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.
  • Add the chicken stock, turn the heat to high and bring to a boil, turn the heat down to low and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes.
  • Add the potato, turn up the heat and bring back to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered until the potatoes are tender.
  • Season the soup with salt and sprinkle with chopped parsley when serving.
Keyword 4 ingredients, cheap easy meals on a budget, family dinner idea, healthy, potatoes