Potato Leek Soup

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 Leeks

  sliced thinly
• 4 Garlic

  minced
• 1 Shallot

  sliced thinly
• 6 Medium Potatoes
• 6 cups Vegetable stock
• 1 Tbsp. Chives

  finely chopped + additional for garnish
• 1 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme
• 1 Bay Leaf

  dried
• 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Salt or to taste
• ½ tsp Black Pepper

  ground
• 1 tsp Truffle oil

  Optional garnish

Instructions

• 1 In a large pot over medium heat, add in the olive oil, along with shallot, Leeks
  and Garlic. Stir and allow the leeks to soften, should take about 5-7 minutes.
• 2 Add in the chives, bay leaf, thyme, potatoes, the vegetable stock along with
  salt and black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, and boil for 20-25 minutes
  until potatoes are fork tender.
• 3 Once the potatoes are cooked through, allow the soup to cool slightly and then
  transfer to a blender, and blend to a smooth puree. Due to the volume of the
  recipe, you will probably need to do this in 2 batches.
• 4 Pour yourself a bowl, and garnish with more Chives, Black Pepper, and a drizzle
  of truffle oil.
• 5 Enjoy with croutons or a French Baguette!

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