Sopa De Puerros Y Patatas A La Catalana (creamy Catalan-style Leek And Potato Soup)
Sopa de Puerros y Patatas a la Catalana, or Creamy Catalan-style Leek and Potato Soup, is a traditional Catalan dish that is both comforting and flavorful. This creamy soup is perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day.
Ingredients
- 4 leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the leeks and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the diced potatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender and blend in batches until smooth.
- Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with a drizzle of olive oil and freshly ground black pepper.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 12g
- Fiber
- 6g
Supplies
Large pot Immersion blender or regular blender Serving bowls Soup ladle
Tools
Cutting board Knife Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the Sopa de Puerros y Patatas a la Catalana with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream.
Cost
$10