Thermomix Leek and Potato Soup
This Thermomix Leek and Potato Soup is creamy and warming and delicious. Top with crispy cheesy croutons for the perfect lunch on a cold day.
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 440kcal
Ingredients
- 1 small onion peeled and quartered
- 2 leeks rougly chopped (white and light green parts only)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 30 g butter
- 600 g potatoes peeled and roughly chopped
- 800 g stock
- 100 g heavy cream
For the croutons
- 2 slices bread
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan
Instructions
- Add onion, leeks and garlic to the Thermomix bowl. Chop for 5 seconds / speed 5.
- Add butter to the bowl. Saute for 3 minutes / 100 degrees / speed 1 with the simmering basket on the lid in place of the MC.
- Add potatoes to the bowl. Cook for a further 5 minutes / 100 degrees / speed 1.
- Add stock to the bowl and cook for 20 minutes / 100 degrees / speed 1.
- insert the measuring cup and blend for 30 seconds / speed 9. Taste and season with salt & pepper.
- Add the cream and mix for 20 seconds / speed 4.
- Serve with croutons and a sprinkle of fresh parsley leaves.
To make the croutons
- Pre-heat the oven to 190C / 375F.
- Cut the bread into cubes.
- Toss the bread cubes in the olive oil mix through the parmesan.
- Place in a baking tray and bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes until crispy and golden brown. Give them a shake every 5 minutes or so.
Notes
If using the TM6 measuring cup (MC), when cooking at temperatures over 95 degrees, Thermomix recommends using the simmering basket on the lid in place of the MC.
Nutrition
Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 462mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g