Potato soup with leeks and sour milk

4 servings

40 minutes

This potato soup with leek and sour milk is the embodiment of simplicity and homely comfort in Russian cuisine. Light yet nourishing, it is perfect for cold days, warming with its gentle flavor. Leek adds a soft sweetness to the soup, while potatoes make it hearty. Delicate butter enriches the texture, and the addition of sour milk gives the dish freshness and a slight tang. The finishing touch is boiled eggs that enhance the flavor. This soup is a reminder of traditions when food was simple yet deeply comforting.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 206.6
• Proteins: 6.9g
• Fats: 10.5g
• Carbohydrates: 21.3g

Ingredients

• Potato: 400 g
• Leek: 100 g
• Butter: 30 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Sour milk: 100 ml
• Water: 0.7 l
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Clean, wash, chop the leek, place it in boiling salted water, and boil for 5-6 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Leek: 100 g
   • Salt:  to taste

2. Boil the eggs hard.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces

3. Then add diced potatoes and black pepper. Before finishing cooking, season the soup with butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 400 g
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Butter: 30 g

4. Add boiled eggs to the soup and add sour milk.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Sour milk: 100 ml