Katharina Kjeldgaard: Creamy potato and leek soup with roasted chickpeas and rye croutons
By Katharina Kjeldgaard
There’s something undeniably comforting about a warm bowl of potato and leek soup. This recipe is simple, creamy, and packed with flavour from sweet leeks, earthy potatoes, and a hint of nutmeg. The toppings take it to the next level; crunchy chickpeas seasoned with garlic and flaky salt, and golden croutons fried with thyme. Perfect for a cosy lunch or an easy dinner on a chilly day. And the best part? Most of the ingredients are pantry staples, so you might already have everything you need.
Amount: 6 portions
Easy to make
Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
The soup
1.5 kg potatoes
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
3 leeks
1 garlic clove
1.5 litres water
1 vegetable stock cube
100 ml heavy cream
½ tsp nutmeg
salt and pepper
Roasted chickpeas
2 cans chickpeas
2 tbsp olive oil
1½ tsp flaky salt
4 tsp garlic powder
Rye bread croutons
3 slices of rye bread
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp flaky salt
1 tsp dried thyme
Other toppings
chives
crème fraiche
Instructions:
Peel and dice the potatoes into large chunks. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and add the potatoes. Stir gently.
Clean the leeks thoroughly and slice into thin rings. Gradually add them to the pot, along with the minced garlic. Sauté everything for 3-5 minutes.
Add 1 litre of water and the vegetable stock cube. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 20–30 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft. Keep the remaining water aside to adjust the soup’s consistency later.
While the soup is simmering, you can prepare the roasted chickpeas and rye croutons.
Once the vegetables are tender, blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a standard blender. Stir in the cream, nutmeg, extra water (if needed), and season with salt and pepper. You can also add more cream for an even richer soup.
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