British · soup
Leek and Potato Soup
Leek and Potato Soup reads richness 5.6, allium 4.5 and umami 3.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a British soup, about 40 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.4 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.9 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.9 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 5.6 · Allium 4.5 · Umami 3.1 · Salinity 3.0 · Herbaceous 2.7 · Earthy 2.0 · Sweetness 1.9 · Bitterness 1.4 · Warm Spice 1.0 · Heat 0.7 · Sourness 0.6
What's in it (10)
- 3 leeks
- 1 lb floury potatoes
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 cups vegetable
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 2 tbsp chives
Time & effort: about 40 min (15 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 132.8 kcal, 3.5 g protein, 2.5 g fat, 25.5 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Soften sliced leeks, onion, and garlic in butter without browning.
- Add peeled diced potatoes and stock, then simmer 20 minutes until potatoes are completely tender.
- Blend until smooth, stir in a splash of cream, and season well.
- Serve hot with chives and crusty bread.
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- Chicken and Dumplings — Southern
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- Frijoles de Olla — Mexican
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.