# Garlic Soup with Potatoes and Leeks

A simple yet flavorful garlic soup made with leeks and potatoes, perfect for cooler weather.

- Total time: 7 min
- Cuisine: French
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 10 garlic cloves
- 4 potatoes
- 0.5 onion
- 1 leek stalk
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon milk or cream
- 1 cup croutons
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 handful chervil

## Instructions

1. Chop the leek and add it to a pot with peanut oil.
2. Add the chopped onion.
3. Peel and roughly chop the garlic cloves, removing any damaged spots.
4. Add the chopped garlic to the pot.
5. Add the potatoes.
6. Add 2 cups of chicken stock and 2 cups of water.
7. Add a dash of salt.
8. Bring to a boil and cook for 25-30 minutes.
9. Strain the soup.
10. Blend the solids in the food processor until smooth.
11. Return the pureed soup to the pot.
12. Add a tablespoon of milk for richness.
13. Toss croutons with olive oil and bake at 400°F.
14. Serve the soup garnished with croutons and chervil.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- pot
- strainer
- food processor

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2dXWomOGhI
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/43767966-7f2c-4987-8b68-b4d63c4983eb
- Extracted: 2025-03-12

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