Leek and Potato Soup
Leek & Potato Soup
A hearty, creamy soup with savory meat and veggies
Mix up your comfort food routine with this hearty dish! Featuring potatoes, Irish cheddar, and sausage, this creamy vegetable soup is the perfect way to warm up on a winter day. Brooklyn Cured, the mastermind behind these smoked kielbasa sausages has been creating renowned small-batch charcuterie since 2010. Inspired by Brooklyn’s rich history and diverse culture, Brooklyn Cured developed a line of smoked meats like these traditional links. With a base of bacon and a healthy helping of cheddar, this simple dish is sure to satisfy every appetite.
Leek & Potato Soup
A hearty, creamy soup with savory meat and veggies - Prep Time : 20 min.
- Cook Time : 40 min.
- Total Time : 60 min.
- Serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 oz. Bacon, roughly diced
- 2 Leeks, roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 cups Carrots, diced
- 1 1/2 cups Celery, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 5 Idaho or Russet Potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 quart Chicken Stock
- 2 cups Water
- 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 tbsp. Kosher Salt
- 12 oz. Brooklyn Cured Smoked Beef Kielbasa, cut into 1 in. rounds
- 3 oz. Irish Cheddar, grated
- 4 tbsp. Fresh Parsley, roughly chopped
Directions
- Place the bacon in a large sauce pot over medium heat and begin to render the fat. Cook for about 5 minutes until the bacon starts to brown slightly. While the bacon cooks, wash all produce and then prepare for the soup.
- Add the leeks, carrot, and celery to the pot and cook for another 4 minutes, or until the vegetables start to become slightly translucent.
- Add the garlic, potatoes, chicken stock, and water. Bring the soup to a simmer, then cover and cook for about 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Once the vegetables are cooked, whisk the flour and heavy cream together, then add to the soup along with the salt and hot dogs. Continue to simmer the soup for another 10 minutes until it has thickened slightly and the hot dogs are warmed through.
- Serve warm with the grated cheddar and parsley as garnish.
