2 leeks, cleaned and chopped
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Prepare the Ingredients: Clean leeks thoroughly, chop into half-moons. Peel and dice potatoes.
Sauté the Leeks: Heat olive oil or butter over medium heat, add leeks and a pinch of salt, cooking until softened.
Add the Potatoes: Add diced potatoes to the pot, stir to coat, and cook for 2 minutes.
Pour in the Broth: Add broth, bring to a gentle boil, then lower heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
Blend the Soup: Use an immersion blender or a traditional blender to blend until smooth.
Add Cream: Stir in the heavy cream and season to taste. Heat through for another 5 minutes.
Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish as desired.