Name: Velvety potato soup – easy recipe for creamy dinner
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients: 500 grams Potatoes; 1 piece Celery; 1 piece Leek, only white part; 1 piece Onion; 1 piece Knorr vegetable broth; 50 milliliters Sour cream 18%; 1 pinch White pepper; 1 pinch Nutmeg; 2 tablespoons Chives; 3 tablespoons Olive oil

Ingredients:

Potatoes

500 grams

Celery

1 piece

Leek, only white part

1 piece

Onion

1 piece

Knorr vegetable broth

1 piece

Sour cream 18%

50 milliliters

White pepper

1 pinch

Nutmeg

1 pinch

Chives

2 tablespoons

Olive oil

3 tablespoons

Slice of toast

8 pieces

easy

30 min.

4 servings

How to cook creamy potato leek soup. Quick vegetarian recipe for dinner with croutons. Easy step-by-step guide for a light, flavorful meal.

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Step-by-step recipe for a Velvety potato soup – easy recipe for creamy dinner

Step 1

Peel the potatoes, celery, and onion, cut the potatoes into cubes, slice the leek, and chop the onion.

Step 2

In a pot, sauté the vegetables, pour in about 800 ml of water, and add a bouillon cube. Cook the soup for about 20 minutes, until the potatoes soften. Blend the soup in a blender jug, add cream, and season to taste with pepper and nutmeg.

Step 3

Cut the bread into cubes, chop the chives. Place the bread on a baking sheet. Brown the croutons until golden in an oven preheated to 180° C.

Step 4

Serve the soup with croutons, sprinkled with chives.

“Aksamitna Zupa Ziemniaczana” – A Velvety Potato Soup for Creamy Comfort

Discover the comforting magic of “Aksamitna Zupa Ziemniaczana”—a Polish term for ‘velvety potato soup’—a dish celebrated for its smooth texture and rich, warming flavor. This straightforward recipe allows you to develop a delicious meal in just 20 minutes. Potatoes, alongside celery, leek, and onion, create a harmonious aromatic base, while a gentle hint of nutmeg develops its unique character. Crowned with crispy croutons and fresh chives, this soup offers delightful textural contrast.

A soup for every palate

This versatile potato soup caters to both vegetarians and those who enjoy meat. Vegetarians will appreciate its rich, earthy flavor and creamy consistency. For those preferring savory additions, crispy bacon bits can enhance the delicate notes of the vegetables and add a layer of depth. To create a fully plant-based version, consider adding pan-fried smoked tofu cubes or crispy roasted chickpeas for a similar satisfying crunch and umami flavor.

Serving suggestions and ideal moments

The light, velvety consistency of this potato soup makes it an excellent starter for a multi-course meal, ensuring you can enjoy subsequent dishes without feeling overly full. It also serves as a wonderfully quick and warming main course on cooler days, offering comfort and satisfaction in a bowl.

Selecting the right potato

While you can use any potato variety for this soup, optimal results come from all-purpose types, often found in organic selections. Varieties like Irga, Gloria, Irys, or Gala (common in Poland) contain a medium starch content. This balance allows them to blend into a smooth, creamy mass while retaining just enough structure to prevent the soup from becoming overly gluey.

Elevating your soup with creative toppings

Enhance your potato soup with homemade herb croutons. Simply cube your preferred bread and gently bake until golden and crisp. Alternatively, prepare baguette croutons topped with a sprinkle of yellow cheese and lightly baked; their intense flavor offers a welcome contrast to the soup’s mildness. Experiment further with additions like finely chopped chives, fresh parsley, or crispy fried onions to add new dimensions of flavor and textural interest.