Potato and Leek Soup with Brie Croutons

Serves 6 to 8
Time 1 hr 10 min
Potato and Leek Soup with Brie Croutons

This recipe can easily be doubled for a crowd and can be prepared up to two weeks ahead of time. Just cool and freeze soup, then thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating while you prepare the croutons.

Ingredients

    3leeks, white and light green parts only, trimmed and sliced
    1 largeyellow onion, chopped
    1 quartlow-sodium chicken broth, plus more to taste
    2 poundsYukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/4ground black pepper
    6 smallslices sourdough bread
    6thin slices Brie (about 5 ounces total)
    1/4 cupchopped fresh dill or flat-leaf parsley, (optional)

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Method

Put leeks, onion and broth into a large pot and bring to a boil.


Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 25 minutes.


Add potatoes, increase heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat again to medium low, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.


Working in batches, carefully purée contents of pot in a blender until smooth then return soup to pot.


Thin out with a bit more broth, if desired, then season with salt and pepper, cover and keep warm.


Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange bread on a large baking sheet in a single layer, top with Brie and bake until cheese is melted and bread is golden.


Ladle soup into bowls, top with croutons, garnish with dill and serve.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

390

Total Fat

8g

Saturated Fat

4g

Cholesterol

25mg

Sodium

820mg

Total Carbohydrate

67g

Dietary Fiber

5g

Total Sugars

7g

Protein

16g

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