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Standard Bistro Ratio
Potage Parmentier
Ingredients
3 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, sliced thin
2 large Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cups light chicken or vegetable stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt to taste, no pepper until the bowl
Simmering times and blending rules →4 bowls · 40 mins
Warning
Warning
Leeks grow in trenches and push dirt upward as they swell, hiding silt between tight inner layers that no outside rinse will ever reach.
See where the grit collects →
Tip
✦Tip
Never run an immersion blender on high speed once the potatoes are in; shearing cold or warm potato starch ruptures cells and converts the pot into wallpaper paste.
The speed threshold for blending →
Recipe
FROM THE KITCHEN OF — the desk№ 13
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Potato Leek Potage With Cold Cultured Butter

Sweat the pale sections slowly without letting them brown.

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Dairy-Free Weeknight
Brothy Leek and Cannellini Pot
Ingredients
4 slender leeks, halved lengthwise and cut into half-moons
2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
3 tbsp good olive oil
4 cups rich parmesan or vegetable broth
1 parmesan rind thrown into the simmer
Cracked black pepper and lemon zest
Stock reduction method →3 bowls · 25 mins
Recipe Card
The Ritz-Carlton Protocol
Chilled Vichyssoise
Ingredients
4 leeks, white parts only, sweated without color
1 medium yellow onion, sliced fine
3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
1 quart white chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream, stirred in cold after pureeing
Minced chives to cover the surface entirely
The chilling step that thickens it →6 bowls · 5 hrs
Lesson
Lesson

Evicting Sand From The Sheaths

subject: Submerge the split stalks to release trapped silt.
START THE LESSON
Process Flow
All-Grit Extraction
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Summary
Submerging sliced leeks in a wide bowl of cold water lets sand sink to the bottom while the alliums float clean on top.
Walk the water bath method →5
Bout
Bout

Immersion Wand Against The Food Mill

Shearing starches creates paste while perforated discs spare texture.

EXPLAIN IT TO ME
Pros Cons
Pureeing Equipment
+ Pros
Immersion blender requires zero pot transfers
Stick blenders leave velvety micro-bubbles in cream soups
− Cons
High-speed blade shears starch into gummy wallpaper paste
Food mill extracts skins while leaving potato starch unruptured
Cleaning a food mill takes three times longer than cooking
Weigh pureeing tools →
Overview
Overview

Crisp Counterpoints For Pale Green Slurry

Brown butter and fried allium rings rescue uniform textures.

THE LAY OF THE LAND
Standup Bit
Title
Soil By The Ounce
Premise
Buying leeks at the store is just purchasing garden silt at four dollars a pound.
Setup

You chop past the rubber band and realize half the vegetable is topsoil packed by a civil engineer.

Punchline
I wash them in the sink and feel like a gold prospector.
My sink drain now has its own municipal zoning permit.
Rest of the bit →
Checklist Progress
Garnish Assembly Line
Steps
✓Fry leek greens in shallow butter until paper-crisp
✓Tear stale sourdough into uneven skillet croutons
Finish with coarse flaky salt right before serving
Drizzle warm browned butter over the cold center
See garnish timing and pairings →
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External Link
cooking.nytimes.com

Potato Leek Soup Recipe

Potato Leek Soup Recipe

The Potato Leek Soup Recipe from The New York Times serves 4, with a total time of 45 minutes (prep 15 minutes, cook 30 minutes). It lists ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 medium leeks; 1 garlic clove; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1.5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and ½-inch cubes); 1 bay leaf; 1 cup heavy cream; salt and pepper; chopped chives for garnish; crusty bread for serving. Step-by-step: cook leeks in butter 4–5 minutes, add garlic; add broth, potatoes, bay leaf, simmer until potatoes are tender about 15 minutes; blend in two batches to smooth, optionally strain through a fine-mesh sieve for extra silkiness; stir in cream and warm 2 minutes, season with salt. The recipe yields about 7 cups of soup and includes a 5 of 5 rating from 3,523 user ratings. The credited photographer is Christopher Testani; food stylist is Simon Andrews.

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bonappetit.com

Potato-Leek Soup Recipe | Bon Appétit

Potato-Leek Soup Recipe | Bon Appétit

Summary: The recipe is titled “Potato-Leek Soup Recipe” by Bon Appétit, published August 9, 2023, and authored by Christian Reynoso. The method avoids blending to keep texture, aiming for “creamy potato-leek soup with lots of texture and minimal cleanup,” and yields 4 servings with a total time of 1 hour 30 minutes. A notable feature is the optional gremolata topping (crispy fried sage, rosemary, thyme, capers, minced garlic, lemon zest) described as adding brightness; any leftover gremolata can be repurposed as a dip or topping, and should be stored in an airtight container with paper towels and a slightly ajar lid. The page provides a link to a related blended soup option, “Perfectly Creamy Potato Soup,” and includes an image of the finished dish with a topping of fried herbs.

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seriouseats.com

The Best Potato-Leek Soup Recipe

The Best Potato-Leek Soup Recipe

The page presents a Potato-Leek Soup recipe (Potato-Leek Soup v2.0) with specific measurements and steps. It calls for 2 large leeks, 2 medium russet potatoes (about 3/4 pound), 1 quart of stock (homemade or store-bought), 2 tablespoons butter, 1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste; the yield is 6 servings. Cooking steps specify sautéing leeks in butter until soft (10–15 minutes), adding stock, potatoes, and bay leaf, then simmering until potatoes are tender (about 15 minutes). Finishing methods include two options: (a) using a ricer/food mill, then whisking in buttermilk and cream and simmering; or (b) blending in a blender and optionally straining, with optional chilling for cold service; nutmeg is added toward the end, and garnish is chives or scallions. Nutrition facts per serving are provided: 205 calories, 20 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 5 g sugars, 6 g protein, 12 g fat (7 g saturated), 34 mg cholesterol, and various micronutrients (Vitamin C 9 mg, sodium 625 mg, calcium 105 mg, iron 2 mg, potassium 587 mg).

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simplyrecipes.com

Potato Leek Soup Recipe

Potato Leek Soup Recipe

Potato Leek Soup Recipe from Simply Recipes lists 4 to 6 servings and provides a ingredients and steps: 3 large leeks, 2 tablespoons butter, 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth, 2 pounds potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet) peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1–2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried), 1 bay leaf, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and optional Tabasco or other red chile sauce and pepper to taste. The method states saute leeks in butter, add potatoes, broth, bay leaf, marjoram/thyme, and salt; simmer 20 minutes until potatoes are cooked, then blend to a creamy texture. The page notes nutrition per serving as 204 calories, 4g fat, 39g carbs, 5g protein, and details like sodium 564mg, potassium 907mg, and various vitamins (e.g., Vitamin A 79mcg, Vitamin C 22mg) per serving. It also mentions serving ideas (with greens or a fresh salad) and that the soup freezes well for make-ahead meals. The recipe was updated January 13, 2026.

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Stop Making Bland Leek Soup Do This Instead - YouTube

Stop Making Bland Leek Soup Do This Instead - YouTube

A friendly host (Hi, Friend) guides viewers through turning humble potatoes and leeks into a silky vichyssoise, focusing on foundational techniques like cleaning leeks and proper cooking to avoid bland results. The video emphasizes that the key to a restaurant-quality leek soup is technique, not fancy ingredients, and shows how to achieve a smooth, well-seasoned texture whether served hot or chilled. It highlights garnishing with chives and notes the soup’s year-round appeal.

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Creamy Leek and Potato Soup! #soupseason #potato #recipe

Creamy Leek and Potato Soup! #soupseason #potato #recipe

This video demonstrates how to make Creamy Leek and Potato Soup, featuring a step-by-step cooking method rather than a specific person. It shows washing and slicing leeks, sautéing with butter and garlic, adding potatoes and stock, simmering until tender, blending with a stick blender, and finishing with cream, then serving with croutons, greens, and olive oil. It’s relevant as a quick, comforting winter soup recipe with a velvety texture and simple, approachable ingredients.

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Ina Garten's Roasted Potato Leek Soup | Barefoot Contessa

Ina Garten's Roasted Potato Leek Soup | Barefoot Contessa

In this Barefoot Contessa video, Ina Garten demonstrates how to make Roasted Potato Leek Soup. She outlines roasting potatoes and leeks, adding arugula at the end, deglazing with white wine, then blending with chicken stock and finishing with cream and crème fraîche for richness, plus crispy shallots for texture. The video highlights flavor-building techniques and yields a hearty, flavorful soup served with herb garlic bread.

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POTATO LEEK SOUP | the coziest vegetarian soup recipe for winter

POTATO LEEK SOUP | the coziest vegetarian soup recipe for winter

A home cook demonstrates a dairy-free, vegetarian potato leek soup, highlighting its creamy texture from potatoes and optional blender methods (Vitamix or regular blender) to achieve desired thickness. The video covers ingredient flexibility, serving suggestions (garnish with chives and black pepper), and tips for batch prep and reheating, plus notes on texture preferences (thick vs. thin). It emphasizes the soup as a cozy, budget-friendly winter comfort dish that’s easy to make with common ingredients.

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