How do you make James Lee and potato leek soup?
Leek and Potato Soup
- 2 tbsp (0.03 litres) olive oil.
- 50g butter.
- 200g onion, thinly sliced.
- 500g leeks, finely sliced.
- 250g potatoes, peeled and diced.
- 2 vegetable stock cubes.
- 750ml milk.
- 750ml water.
Why is my potato leek soup gummy?
It is important that the potatoes not be too finely chopped before cooking. If they are, too much starch will be released into the broth and a gummy texture will result. An unpleasant consistency can also result from the pureeing of the cooked soup.
What goes well with potato leek soup?
What Goes Well with Potato Leek Soup?

- Bread. You can’t go wrong with a hunk of crusty bread or this Crock Pot Bread.
- Salad. A simple green salad like this Arugula Salad is all you need.
- Sandwich.
- To Drink.
Can you fix gluey potato soup?
Reheat potato soup in a large pot or a saucepan over low to medium heat. Stir the soup every now and then to let it reheat evenly. When it starts to steam, it’s ready to serve. Don’t let it boil, especially if you’ve cooked the soup sour cream (as the cream will separate from the soup).
How do you fix bland potato soup?
Some ingredients I like to include in potato soup:

- Cooked, chopped bacon.
- Corn.
- Shredded cheddar (or similarly medium strong cheese)
- Cabbage or broccoli.
Are leeks good for your gut?
Summary Leeks are a good source of soluble fiber, which feeds the beneficial bacteria in your gut. In turn, these bacteria reduce inflammation and promote digestive health.
Is French Magic leek soup real?
But the winning pitch arrives when the marketing team realizes that leeks are used to make a popular weight-loss soup in France. They refer to it as “magic leek soup” that people in France make by boiling leeks, discarding the solids and drinking the remaining water.