Rustic Style Not Glue

Here is my recipe for Potato Leek Soup Rustic Style.  I prefer it rustic style because whenever you puree the soup in a food processor you get a tasty, but gluey soup. I know there are methods to make it less gluey, but I like it this way too.

1/4 cup butter

2 leeks, chopped 

2 pounds potatoes, cut into cubes (I prefer not to peel unless the skins are really tough)

8 cups of vegetable broth

2 cups water 

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 teaspoons of thyme

2 teaspoons of oregano

1 teaspoon salt

Black pepper to taste

1. Heat the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. 

2. Add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks have completely cooked down. 

3. Add the potatoes cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Add the broth, water, and the seasonings. 

5. Bring to a boil and lower to a simmer. 

6. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are so tender that they’re almost falling apart. 

7. Use a potato masher to mash as much of the chunks as you can, the soup should still have chunks of potato visible. 

8.  Adjust seasonings and serve the soup with toppings of choice.