>> title: Potato Leek Soup
>> category: Soups
>> tags: potatoes, leeks, french, blender
>> counters: Diner, Deli, The Bowl Shop
>> aka: potage parmentier, leek and potato soup, vichyssoise
>> pairs-with: baguette
>> servings: 4
>> time: 45 min

>> step: sweat 10 min
Sweat @leeks{3%large}(white and light green parts, sliced) in @unsalted butter{3%Tbs} for ~{10%min}.

>> step: simmer 20 min
Simmer @&(~1)leeks{} for ~{20%min} with @Yukon Gold potatoes{2%lb}(900 g; peeled and cubed), @chicken stock{6%cups}(1.4 L; or water), @bay leaf{1}, and @kosher salt{1 1/2%tsp}.

>> step: purée smooth
Purée @&(~1)soup{} until smooth with an #immersion blender{}.

Finish @&(~1)soup{} off the heat with @heavy cream{1/2%cup}(120 mL), @white pepper{1/4%tsp}, and @chives{2%Tbs}.