Roasted Potato Leek Soup with Arugula



A comforting and flavorful soup featuring the rich combination of roasted potatoes, leeks, and arugula. The roasting process adds depth to the potatoes, while the arugula provides a peppery kick. Perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 leeks, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup arugula, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream optional
  • Grated Parmesan for garnish optional

Instructions:

Get the oven ready by heating it up to 400F 200C

Add thyme, salt, and pepper to diced potatoes and toss them with olive oil

Put them in the oven and roast them for 30 to 35 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden brown

Add the garlic and leeks to a large pot

Add olive oil and cook them until they become soft

Put roasted potatoes in the pot and pour in vegetable broth

Bring it to a low boil, then cook for 15 to 20 minutes

Blend the soup until it's smooth with an immersion blender

You can make it creamier by adding heavy cream if you want to

Add chopped arugula and stir

Cook for 5 more minutes, until the arugula wilts

Add pepper and salt to taste

Serve hot, and if you want, top with grated Parmesan


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