Potato Cream Soup
A creamy potato soup made with fresh root vegetables and a hint of leeks, finished with a golden gratin topping from Spoonsparrow.
Ingredients
- 500 g starchy potatoes
- 1 stalk leeks
- 2 tbsp butter
- 600 ml chicken broth
- 200 ml whipping cream
- Salt
- nutmeg
- Pepper (freshly ground)
- 150 g Reblochon cheese
Instructions
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1.
Peel, wash and dice the potatoes. Clean the leeks, slice into rings and rinse thoroughly.
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2.
Heat butter in a pot, add potatoes and leeks, sauté briefly while stirring.
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3.
Deglaze with broth, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
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4.
Preheat oven to grill mode.
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5.
Blend the soup in a blender, return to pot, add cream and bring to a gentle boil. Adjust thickness with more broth if needed; season with salt, nutmeg, and pepper.
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6.
Divide soup into oven‑proof bowls or cups. Slice Reblochon cheese and arrange on top of each serving.
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7.
Place the bowls under the grill until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
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8.
Remove from oven carefully (use gloves for hot bowls) and serve immediately.