Comforting Leek & Potato Chowder

Name: Comforting Leek & Potato Chowder
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter; 2 large leeks, thinly sliced; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 quart chicken broth; 4 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 cups heavy cream

Indulge in this hearty chowder, brimming with tender Yukon Gold potatoes and delicately caramelized leeks, all enveloped in a rich creamy broth. Perfect for those chilly evenings.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

75 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Nutrition

calories488kcal

carbohydrates19g

fat45g

protein4g

Soup British

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter

2 large leeks, thinly sliced

salt, to taste

pepper, to taste

1 tbsp cornstarch

1 quart chicken broth

4 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced

2 cups heavy cream

Directions

In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced leeks, then season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the leeks become tender, approximately 15 minutes.

Combine cornstarch with chicken broth; pour this mixture into the pot. Add diced potatoes and bring to a boil.

Stir in heavy cream, reduce heat, and let simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Adjust seasoning before serving.