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Add the sliced leeks and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8–10 minutes until the leeks are soft and translucent. Do not let them brown.","group":"Preparation","title":"In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the diced potatoes and the water or chicken stock to the pot. Increase heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the diced potatoes and the water or chicken stock","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender and falling apart.","group":"Cooking","title":"Reduce the heat to low","timerMinutes":25,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until completely smooth. Alternatively, transfer to a standard blender in batches.","group":"Purée","title":"Remove the pot from the heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Purée"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Return the pot to low heat. Stir in the heavy cream and season with more salt and black pepper to taste. Heat through gently but do not let it boil again.","group":"Finishing","title":"Return the pot to low heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Ladle the soup into warm bowls. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped chives and serve immediately.","group":"Serving","title":"Ladle the soup into warm bowls","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the best results, use only the white and light green parts of the leeks to keep the soup's color pale and clean. Ensure the leeks are thoroughly washed as they often trap sand between their layers.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["French"]},"course":["soup","appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute"],"equipment":["Dutch oven","immersion blender","chef's knife","vegetable peeler"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"Approximately 1.5 liters total"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The soup can be prepared up to the purée stage without the cream. Reheat and add cream just before serving."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. If frozen, the texture may change slightly due to the potatoes; blend again after reheating to restore creaminess.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat slowly over medium-low heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fpotage_parmentier_c386555fde%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=5d0954be-4335-476c-808d-db19dca2bd8e","imageAlt":"Potage Parmentier — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["leek","potato","creamy","classic","french","soup","comfort food","vegetarian"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Potage Parmentier","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T04:28:31.537Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T04:28:31.537Z","related":[{"id":"broodje_haring_91c744a5f1","slug":"broodje-haring-dutch-herring-sandwich","title":"Broodje Haring (Dutch Herring Sandwich)","description":"A quintessential Dutch street food staple. 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