potato soup

How To Make potato soup

• Step 1
  Remove the root end of the leeks, trim the dark green tops and reserve for another use.
• Step 2
  Slice the light part into 1/2-inch rounds, wash well and set aside on a plate.
• Step 3
  Heat the oil in a pot, over medium heat, and add the leeks.
• Step 4
  Cook, stirring for 5 minutes.
• Step 5
  Add stock, water, potatoes, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
• Step 6
  Raise heat to high, cover and bring to a boil.
• Step 7
  Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
• Step 8
  Remove from heat and puree the soup in batches.
• Step 9
  Place pureed soup in a pot and reheat, covered, over low heat.
• Step 10
  To serve, place a generous dollop of sour cream in the bottom of each soup bowl and sprinkle with chopped chives.
• Step 11
  Transfer piping hot soup to a tureen or pitcher and pour into bowls at the table.
• Step 12
  Refrigerate soup for up to 3 days or freeze the soup in 3-cup batches.
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