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.

Sopa De Puerros Y Patatas A La Catalana (creamy Catalan-style Leek And Potato Soup)

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

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the leeks and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  2. 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.
  3. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender and blend in batches until smooth.
  4. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
  6. 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