Leek and Potato Soup (Soup Maker)

leekcleansingsoupsoupmaker This silky, puréed Leek and Potato Soup is great for a dinner party starter or a comfortable lunchtime meal.

1¾ cups leeks, white and light green parts only, cleaned, cut into ¾" pieces
1¼ cups potatoes, peeled, cut into ¾" pieces
½ cup onion, chopped
3 cups chicken broth
½ cup celery, cut into ½" pieces
½ tsp. fresh thyme or ¼ tsp. dried thyme

Garnish:
sea salt
black pepper, freshly ground
chopped green onions
croûtons or crostini
freshly chopped herbs, such as chives
heavy cream, coconut milk, sour cream or crème fraîche

Place all the ingredients into the soup maker. Stir ingredients, close the lid, select the 'Puréed Soup' program and then start.

When the soup is ready, open the lid and taste for seasonings and adjust the salt and pepper.

Pour into serving bowls. Garnish as desired.

Makes 4 servings.

Cook's Notes: For added zest, swirl 1 tsp. Dijon mustard over the top of each soup after it is poured into bowls.