Crockpot Irish Potato and Leek Soup
A hearty and comforting soup with tender potatoes and leeks, perfect for a cozy meal.
Servings: 6 | Cook Time: 240 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 260 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 leeks, cleaned and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp thyme
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Peel and dice the potatoes and slice the leeks, ensuring to clean them thoroughly.
- Combine Ingredients: Add potatoes, leeks, garlic, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and thyme to the crockpot.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the potatoes are tender.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth, or transfer in batches to a regular blender.
- Add Cream: Stir in the heavy cream and let it heat through for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving hot.
Tips
- Clean leeks thoroughly to remove any hidden grit.
- Adjust seasoning to taste after blending.
- For a richer flavor, substitute chicken broth for vegetable broth.
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