Potato and Leek Soup
Our twist on a soup classic! A blend of sweet onions, leeks, and tender potatoes are cooked in our Herbes de Provence Olive Oil with a touch of our Bacon Salt. Our Premium White Balsamic adds a slight tang, while half & half lends a smooth, velvety texture, true to potato leek soup. Garnished with crispy bacon and fresh chives, this comfort soup deserves is perfect for chilly fall and winter days.
I N G R E D I E N T S :
3 Tbsp Rocky Mountain Olive Oil Herbes de Provence Infused Olive Oil
1 medium sweet onion, finely diced
3 leeks, washed, trimmed and sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 large gold potatoes, cubed small
1 tsp Grind Spice Co Moraine Meadow Garlic Salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tsp fines herbs
5 cups vegetable broth
¼ cup half & half
1 Tbsp potato or corn starch
2 Tbsp Rocky Mountain Olive Oil Premium White Balsamic
3 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
2 Tbsp chives, chopped
I N S T R U C T I O N S :
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the Herbes de Provence Olive Oil, onion, and leeks. Saute until translucent, about 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently. Be careful not to let brown, reducing heat if necessary.
- Add the potatoes, Garlic Salt, pepper, and fines herbes. Toss to coat.
- Pour the vegetable broth in, and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to medium-low, cover, and let cook for 20 minutes until potatoes are fork tender. Remove from heat.
- Transfer half the soup to a blender. Pulse until smooth, and return to the pot.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the half & half and the starch. Stir it into the soup, along with the Premium White Balsamic. Reheat on low for 5 minutes.
- Serve garnished with the chopped bacon and chives.
N U T R I T I O N A L I N F O :
Estimated per serving: 310 calories • 6g protein • 29g carbs • 19g fat • 410mg sodium
Estimated values may vary based on potato size, cream usage, and ingredient brands.