French leek and potato soup Recipe - Los Angeles Times

French leek and potato soup Recipe - Los Angeles Times

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Cooking tools:

  • Food mill
  • Pot
  • Stove
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoon
  • Wooden spoon
  • Whisk
  • Serving bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 large leeks, white and light green parts only, cleaned and thinly sliced
  • Salt
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 ½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 ½ quarts water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • ¼ cup heavy cream or crème fraiche
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives, for garnish

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