Leek Soup with Shoestring Potatoes and Fried Herbs
Leek Soup with Shoestring Potatoes and Fried Herbs is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Melt butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionMelt butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
Add leeks, onion, and garlic and season with salt.
Cook, stirring often, until vegetables begin to soften, 5-7 minutes.
Add 1 cup water and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very soft, 25-30 minutes.
Let cool slightly, then transfer half of leek mixture to a blender and add half of milk, cream, and yogurt.
Purée until very smooth; pour into a large bowl.
Repeat with remaining leek mixture, milk, cream, and yogurt.
Return soup to pot and heat over medium, adding water by ¼-cupfuls, until soup is thick enough to hold potatoes without sinking but thin enough that a spoon dragged across the top doesn't leave a trail.
Season with salt and pepper.
Rinse potato in a colander under cold water until water runs clear; pat completely dry.
Fit a medium saucepan with thermometer; pour in oil to measure 2".
Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 350°F.
Working in batches and returning oil to 350°F between batches, add potato by the handful and fry, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes.
Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer potato to paper towels to drain.
Fry parsley and rosemary until parsley is translucent, about 15 seconds.
Add to potato and let cool; season with kosher salt.
Serve soup topped with a nest of potatoes and herbs and seasoned with sea salt.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.