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Hearty and Healthy Cream of Leek and Potato Soup with Caramelized Carrot Puree and Italian Sausage and Pancetta

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, dinner
Cuisine American, European
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Potatoes Yukon Gold or similar
  • 2 large Leeks White and light green parts only, thoroughly cleaned
  • 1 lb Carrots
  • 4 oz Italian Sausage Removed from casing
  • 4 oz Pancetta Diced
  • 8 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Nutmeg Freshly grated
  • Salt to taste Salt
  • Pepper to taste Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Peel and dice the potatoes and carrots.
  • Clean and slice the leeks.
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the Italian sausage and pancetta in olive oil. Remove from pot and set aside.
  • Add the leeks and carrots to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20-25 minutes.
  • While the soup simmers, caramelize the carrots. Set aside a portion of the carrots and puree until smooth.
  • Once the potatoes are tender, use an immersion blender (or transfer to a regular blender) to blend the soup until smooth.
  • Stir in the heavy cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Heat through.
  • Serve the soup garnished with the caramelized carrot puree and the browned sausage and pancetta.
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