Leek & Potato Soup

This turned out more like a chowder for myself.. but it tasted fantastic! Granted this is the 3rd time ever having it.. it stomps the other two times! This was almost completely home grown.. everything but the garlic was grown organically and locally (on my FIL's farm).

3 Cloves Garlic - minced
1 Medium Onion - sliced/chopped.. whatever you prefer
4 Leeks - sliced/chopped
3 Medium Potatoes - cubed
3 Small Carrots (not baby) - Sliced
EVOO At least 3 tbsp.. maybe more
Taragon 1/4 tsp
Dried Parsley 1/2 tsp
Chicken Broth 4 cups
Heavy Cream 1 cup
Kosher Salt - to taste
Fresh Ground Black Pepper - to taste

Note: I kinda just threw in stuff as I went so the measurements aren't exact. I followed a recipe the first time I made it but this one turned out better with no recipe.

First: Heat your oil and add your garlic and onions first. When they've cooked a bit.. add the leeks (Note: after i sliced these, i put them in a large bowl of water to wash them, this lets the dirt sink to the bottom.. i highly recommend this as leeks can be dirty inside their leaves/stalks). I let the leeks cook down and added some more oil to lube them up. Probably 3 minutes went by with them cooking on medium heat. I salted and peppered at this point.

Next: Add your carrots and your potatoes. Cover them with broth until it basically covers your ingredients. Mix it all around to combine and make more room. Add the taragon and parsley. Put a lid on it! I brought this to a boil for 10 minutes than reduced the heat to a simmer for probably over an hour.. i wasn't timing it.

After it's been simmering for an hour or so and the potatoes and carrots are soft, smush some of the potatoes to make it more chowder like (if you prefer; you can always leave the veggies intact). Salt and pepper it again. Add your Heavy Cream while your soup is simmering and continuously stir so you don't scorch it.. turn the heat as low as possible. Once the cream is warm and combined with the soup you are ready to serve.

It's delicious! I had two bowls!! And one today for lunch, yummm!