Potato and Leek Soup

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clock1 hr 10 minscourseSoup

4.3 (60)

By Julia Child

Hardly immoderate crockery could beryllium simpler than this straightforward and soothing murphy and leek crockery from "Mastering the Art of French Cooking." The consistency tin beryllium varied from heavy and hearty to bladed and delicate. The optional watercress puree provides a saltation connected the basal recipe.

Adapted from "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" by Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle and Simone Beck (Knopf, 1961).

Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 6-8

1 lb all-purpose potatoes, peeled and diced
1 lb (about 3 medium) leeks (white and tender greenish parts), cleaned and thinly sliced
8 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons good salt, oregon to taste
1/4 cupful dense cream
Finely chopped caller flat-leaf parsley oregon chives, for garnish

Nutritional Facts

Per serving (based connected 8)

Calories
105
Fat
3 g
Saturated Fat
2 g
Carbohydrates
18 g
Sodium
890 mg
Cholesterol
10 mg
Protein
2 g
Fiber
2 g

This investigation is an estimation based connected disposable ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s oregon nutritionist’s advice.

Adapted from "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" by Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle and Simone Beck (Knopf, 1961).

Tested by Ed Bruske and Becky Krystal.

Published March 11, 2026