Creamy Leek and Potato Soup
Made Truly Special with Parmesan and Crispy Ham
Leek soup isn’t among the most popular dishes. Garlic cream soup or pumpkin soup tend to be much trendier, even though leeks are incredibly healthy and delicious. You don’t even have to turn it into a cream soup – you can easily leave the ingredients in larger chunks. Leeks are available almost all year round and are relatively affordable. They fit well into a balanced lifestyle and add a mild, delicate flavor to many dishes. Naturally containing fiber and vitamins, they are a versatile ingredient with many great qualities. It’s hard to understand why we hardly use them in our everyday cooking. Maybe we just don’t have the right recipe? I’ve elevated it with a few extra ingredients like Parmesan cheese and crispy ham. Try it this way!
Creamy Leek and Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 1 leek
- 3 small new potatoes
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 200 ml cooking cream (22%)
- salt
- ground white pepper
- nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- l 1-1.5 liters water
Toppings:
- 3 slices Black Forest ham
- 1 slice whole grain bread
Instructions
- Clean the potatoes and peel them if necessary. New potatoes only need a light scrub. Wash them, cut into small cubes, and set aside.
- Trim the green top of the leek (the dry part), as it won’t be needed. Cut off the root end as well. Remove any damaged or very dirty outer leaves. The inner layers of leek often contain sand, so wash thoroughly, then slice into half rings. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a pot, add the potatoes, and sauté them. Once they start to get a bit of color, add the leek. Season with salt and pepper, and sauté together.
- Pour in the water. Add a bit more salt and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat, pour in the cream, and cook until the potatoes are tender.
- Add the grated Parmesan and a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg. Cover and let it simmer for another 5 minutes, then serve hot.
- For the topping, bake the diced bread and ham on a baking tray lined with parchment paper until crispy. Serve on top of the soup.
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