Jacques Pépin's Cozy Potato Leek Soup Recipe | Cooking at Home | KQED

It's Fall and that can only mean one thing - soup season! If you are looking for the fast track to cozy cooking, try Jacques Pepin's instant potato leek soup recipe. Jacques shares some great tips on how to prep and cook leeks, but you can always substitue for scallions if you don't have one on hand.
What you'll need:
1 qt. chicken stock, 1 leek, 1 - 1.5 cups potato flakes, salt and pepper, tabasco, 1/3 cup heavy cream, chives
Jacques Pépin Cooking At Home: Potato Leek Soup
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[@bigpoppa1234]

Made this a few times. The potato flake trick is great. Leeks are pretty expensive here (I wish they were $1 USD each) so a few big onions is a decent replacement. A small amount of milk does fine as well and usually have that in the fridge instead of needing to buy cream.

[@lucyfernandez4865]

This looks so delious I love Leeks and the soup looks so delicious can't wait to make it.😋😋

[@bryan3550]

Ditto, here in Oz they can be three times that much. But instant potato flakes? What an inspiration! Following Chef, I'm now using potato starch to thicken my Roast Chicken Gravy... 😉

[@markskibo5159]

Where is that leeks expensive ?

[@Lunatix246]

I've never heard of potato flakes, it seems a bit weird.

[@markskibo5159]

instant mashed potatoes@@Lunatix246

[@waltandcarolyngoodwin4378]

I wonder how many more millions of people are cooking at home because of him. Making memories that last a lifetime.

[@JohnCasteel1333]

Dude even after a stroke this man is still in the kitchen recording content, making amazing delicious food and spreading his home cooking wisdom with a generation VERY GLAD to receive such wisdom. God Bless you Monsieur . Pépin!!! You are an inspiring man!

[@donmariedesrosiers-sespani6502]

His stroke was very mild. Complete recovery.

[@jimmyniland9721]

He’s one of the few who ‘give us permission’ to use the green part of the leek. He really is a first rate chef/cook.

[@generic53]

I like how he mentions leeks can be $1 per, when he's worth MILLIONS of dollars. Reflects his humble beginning. Waste not, want not.

[@Donaldopato]

If Jacqes uses instant potatoes, so will I!

[@micheleemcdaniel389]

Who knew... Chives have pretty purple flowers.

[@RogueBurn]

Mr. Pepin cooks like I want to eat. Watched and enjoyed his shows for many years. An inspiration.

[@lindaharden-lantz1783]

Jacques, I've watched you cooking for over thirty years. I've always been a fan, even when you had a half hour show that aired on Saturday mornings in my area back in the 80s. I first had Leek soup while on a tour in England. We were in a little town close to Wordworths cottage and I stopped for lunch in a little Cafe. I tried your recipe and I love it, even my grandson loved it, he's 23. I'll make this often. I love how you make delicious meals with little or no effort. Simple, not hard or complicated. Bon Appétit, Linda in Tennessee.

[@TheOfficialCaseMade]

I was scrambling my brain tonight trying to think of something for dinner, my fridge is bare! Well, I remembered this video and I just happened to have some soup base and half a packet of instant mashed potatoes! No leek or onion, but I had some dried onion and leftover ham, so I threw it all together, finished it with a knob of butter in lieu of cream, and it was rich, filling, and delicious enough to satisfy even my hard to please girlfriend 😁 Thank you for dinner, Chef Jacques!

[@seankim2743]

Good God, he makes things so... easy! Viva Jacques Pepin!

[@jimm3267]

I love Jaques’ no waste economical approach. Carries thru into his new book too.

[@purleybaker]

Agreed-I like the way he encourages cooking with what you already have rather than chasing down ingredients for one dish.

[@robintaylor485]

This is a REAL CHEF A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL TO THE HIGHEST CULINARY DEGREE.

[@jaggerzz]

I don't know what his training is but being a chef for over 30 year's I always used real potatoes when making potato leek soup.

[@robintaylor485]

@@jaggerzz that’s why he’s one notch above you he doesn’t have to use real potatoes he can use fake potatoes x and nobody knows the difference that’s how good he is

[@derrickheidweiller9580]

​@@jaggerzzchef Pépin is a legend in the cullinary world. He's one of the first TV-chef's and he made "Brunch" famous worldwide with the Howard Johnson's hotels. His background is the classical french cooking school.

[@Ed-527]

Grew up watching him cook, always simple and elegant, like a 2nd grandpa to me.

[@johnlord8337]

Oh yeahhhhhhh !!! Potato leek soup - with lots of black pepper. Close to hot chicken soup for healthy food.

[@kqed]

It's a classic.

[@johnbgriffinjr116]

Your mother would be proud to see you economizing Mr. Pepin… this is an excellent simple recipe that has never failed to please my guests

[@TruSuCiO23]

Just made this for lunch for wife and kids, and wow, so simple and amazing. The potato flakes trick was a pretty idea, too!

[@danahardin4647]

You have a huge fan in Loiusville, Kentucky, Mr. Pepin....thank you for your delightful and inspiring videos!

[@roncaruso931]

Jacques is so relaxing to listen to and a master in the kitchen. Not like todays so called "chefs" on cooking shows who have to use gimmicks to get the viewers attention. I cant stand these "chefs" who have cooking game shows. Does anyone know when these videos of Jacques were recorded? He sometimes mentions his late wife. Thanks.

[@kayak63red34]

à propos! I am new to leeks and bought one this week, hoped I'd find a simple rcp for this soup from Jacques. So I looked, and wow, this is it, current! Serendipity.

[@mjkay8660]

the pot is on the stove and my niece cant wait, making corn bread to go with it,

[@dogsbyfire]

Wonderful to have access to the Classics. Thank you, KQED!

[@chaddawgpanisi294]

masters of chef Jacques Pepin 👍👍🇺🇲

[@DominicMagrinoMassageTherapist]

I make a soup every week now thanks to Jacques Pépin. I love him so much ❤

[@QueennieMapula2000]

I realized that this recipe video is like a recap for those new people who discovered Jauques Pepin! I just already watched the Potato Leek soup from his More Fast Food My Way episodes and now I watched this version too. Although I don't have instant mashed potatoes but I can use fresh potatoes that are diced and I'm good to go.

[@mjkay8660]

i do hope he is enjoying life.

[@LRD113]

I really appreciate you still.. continue your educational work for us.. NOT so good… food makers…🙏👍😊thanks Mr Pepin

[@charlesdemes9433]

This recipe is simple and very, very good!

[@ratholin]

Simple, easy, brilliant, elegant. and the cleanup is so few things. It's great to see a master at work.

[@deanrusso1137]

Good morning Jacques! My friend sent me this video this morning. Im happy to see that little cooktop I installed so many years ago is still working ! The new ones can never work well. I remember that monster Gaggineau microwave. I broke my back on that one!! Take care and happy holidays!

[@jfbaker5351]

Vous semblez en forme Jacques! :) Toujours inspirant de vous écouter! :)

[@jrkorman]

Excellent - The only time I use potato flakes is for a quick soup or to thicken a chowder.

[@mayonnaiseeee]

Stock or reconstituted chicken base, leeks/scallions/onions, potato flakes, salt, pepper, and cream or milk - nice! Quick to throw together and must be quite tasty too.

[@justine132]

I just love his simple style

[@BBQRando]

We ❤ you Chef!!!!!!

[@RosemaryGrimes-rl1mp]

Great !!!!

[@carolhaggard700]

i was thinking about a leek and potato soup so this is great. never thought to use instant potatoes. i think i will add some diced potatoes. great job.. love your recipes

[@tootssuite23]

Tried it tonight and loved it. I had 3 leeks, 2 Yukon + 1 Russet. Cooked potatoes 15 minutes, mashed a bit, added leeks, potato flakes as directed and omitted the cream (not necessary). Potatoes added a good base and flakes made it rich and creamy and smooth. Sprinkled a few raw leek slices on top & voila! 👍👏

[@algini12]

As usual from the Chef, it's simple and delicious. I subbed Tarragon for the chives, and added water to thin it out a little and used an immersion blender to smooth it out. But those are the only differences. As usual, with over 30 years of doing his recipes, Chef Jacques rocks! 🥲🤘

[@charlesdemes9433]

Fantastic recipe and so simple!

[@kqed]

It really is!

[@jacquelinemilton6387]

Glad to see u God bless

[@dondada2959]

He still alive my grandma watched him in the 80's and 90's

[@tomvalveede6808]

What a great and simple recipe! Looks great!!! ♥️♥️♥️😋😋😋

[@jonathonstorjohann9030]

I like soup. I'm going to make this sometime.

[@patriciavincent5076]

Lovely! I grew beautiful leeks this year. Lots in my refrigerator waiting to be cooked. Perfect!

[@joannaedwards6325]

Thank you kind sir. So many uses for instant potato flakes.

[@RochdChati]

Jacques Pepin is the perfect example of the quote "I'm an artist, and if you give me a tuba, I'll bring you something out of it." - John Lennon

[@ikswejag1779]

When I first saw this I read it as crazy potato leek soup

[@tomevans4402]

Love leeks

[@hermitcrypto2787]

I didn’t have regular instant mashed potatoes but luckily found one with sour cream and chives in my pantry. Can’t wait to grow chives this spring!

[@kqed]

Sounds like a yummy substitution.

[@tootssuite23]

Thank you for thus inspirational recipe. I added 3 potatoes (2 Yukon Gold, 1 Russet) and used 3 leeks. Potato flakes are a genius add. 20 minute dinner for 2 and leftovers: Deeelicious!

[@captainkaleb]

Interesting. Whenever I make leek and potato soup, I always chop up potatoes in small chunks then boil them in stock a few minutes before I add the leek. Then I mash most of the potatoes up to make the soup a bit thicker.

[@dee_dee_place]

I bought leeks specifically to make this soup. Thanks for posting a different alternative to Chef Pépin's original recipe. I was going to use the one from his book. Also, I didn't know I could use the dark parts of the leek. I've been tossing them. I'll include them in my soups from now on. Thanks, Chef Pépin.

[@janking2762]

We always use the green leek tops ( I grow leeks and once you grow them or any other vegetable, you always use everything that’s edible), just like green scallion tops.

[@dee_dee_place]

@@janking2762 Thank you for your input. I didn't know, until watching this video, that the green part of leeks were edible. Can you stir-fry them? I use all of my scallions in cooking.

[@Linda7647]

@@dee_dee_place Yep, you can stir-fry them as well. I always cut off about 2 inches of the very tops, but still use most of the dark green.

[@dee_dee_place]

@@Linda7647 Cool. Thanks for sharing this information with me. I already threw away the tops of the leeks I have but I will definitely use the next ones I buy.

[@kafinn5302]

Looks good 👍 and EASY 🤓

[@MysteriousBeingOfLight]

Merci beaucoup monsieur Pépin de nous partager une recette accessible à tous :)

[@ericdrews5050]

I tried your recipe, delicious and so fast and easy to make. Fantastic

[@rosamauceri1886]

Thank you for the recipe!

[@user-qy4ov8dp5y]

Жак Пепен е икона в кулинарното изкуство, много съм научила от него. Практичен и обаятелен при представянето на рецептите си. Обичам го, от България!

[@xsty1968]

Love how he takes herbs that are ready to “go to seed” and uses the flowers. (Thyme flowers are exquisite or try sticking an old bulb of garlic in the ground: garlic chives!) Decorative and tasty…if an herb is edible so are the flowers!

[@byronrudrow7938]

This one is brilliant!!! So simple!!!👍🤣👍

[@cheriwalker-simonis9239]

I made this today and it is sooo yummy...very easy and very quick! I just wish leeks were $1 like he said instead of the $5 I had to pay! But, it was still an inexpensive soup.

[@rickbachman993]

Beautiful and Delicious! Thank you Chef.

[@gs637]

looks good!

[@guillaume797]

Merci Jacques.

[@Linda7647]

**writes leeks on next store list** Looks amazing and so easy. Can't wait to try it.

[@BlackJesus8463]

Nice!

[@scrane5500]

Love potato leek soup!!! Going to try this with some oat milk and veggie stock as I have a family history of Cancer so need to avoid the estrogen in dairy and Lead (Pb) in meat/bone broths. Thanks for posting

[@pwp8737]

I can't believe I never thought of using potato flakes before. What used to be a tedious chore is now a quick and easy soup to make. I prefer to sauté my leeks and scallions in butter first, then add chicken stock. I find 8 cups of stock with 2 cups of potato flakes works best.

[@kqed]

Great tips!

[@fredmcgough748]

I love this recipe, so easy and delicious. Sometimes I add some chopped clams and one potato peeled and cut into small pieces with chives, thyme, salt and pepper of course. C'est bon!

[@francinecorry633]

Just made this soup for lunch,simple and delicious.The instant mashed potato trick is great(Bob`s Red Mill) and works well.Also received your latest book for XMAS.Thank you Chef your the best.

[@richsims6870]

Jaques pepin along with Jullia etc.... Every chef who's ever been on television should thank them.

[@Serpsss]

I feel justified for often using instant mash instead of corn flour when I want to thicken a soup now 😅

[@sorayaassar1602]

Are potato flakes like instant potatoes? Also I think substituting coconut or oat milk can make it vegan without losing flavor.

[@tootssuite23]

I was stumped on potato flakes, too. Yes. Use instant or dried flaked potatoes. I made this tonight and added some chopped potatoes as well as the flakes. Dairy not necessary as creamy and smooth alone. Good basic comfort meal. 20 minutes of stove time. Yum!

[@DenisTasseva]

❤

[@25TRIPP]

This is the first recipe I've seen that use the dark green leaves of a leek.

[@endlessdreamkitchen]

💚💚💚💚

[@williampalchak7574]

Looks delicious. A couple of croutons maybe?

[@thenext9537]

Interesting, I've been making this soup for 15 years. I would always cut about 2" above the lighter part. I'm going to keep more next time!

[@L.Spencer]

I put a leek in water and it grew roots, now it's in a pot outside.

[@happycat3399]

Mr Jacques May we have a brief tour of your kitchen? I remember when Julia did it, it was fascinating!! I’m sure you use pretty much everything in there!! I love looking around while you’re filming in whatever location you are cooking in 💕❤️

[@sorayaassar1602]

I just made and didn’t turn out as nicely as I would have liked. I think the issue was the broth that I used I use better than bouillon and I think I’m going to stop because it’s terribly salty and actually doesn’t have a very nice flavor. It is vegan but vegetable broth should always be vegan. I’m going to try to make my own broth and I’m also going to change the potatoes that I use. I will look specifically for potato flakes. The other option is that I have some frozen mashed potatoes that I had made at another time and I am thinking those might work also, I used vegan heavy cream and I think the taste was just fine but I also think a good solid, creamy oat milk would be nice too

[@dianejohnson1375]

Yan can cook new episodes starting on Monday

[@messinas21]

sherrrrrrrrrrlp

[@generic53]

I just licked my pc screen.

[@margaux6890]

Where is the Potato Jacques???

[@chetmacdonald9009]

Do you still throw eggs at Martha Stewart? #IWouldStill

[@ajconstantine3593]

What on earth are _POTATO FLAKES?_ 👀🤷‍♂️ Four decades cooking & never once heard of “potato flakes.”

[@zoenecrosis]

FLAKES???

[@JWP452]

What a lousy recipe... Potato flakes???

[@jonscrivner9087]

Nobody like Jacque. Nobody.

[@CookingwithYarda]

Interesting, feel free to check out my Potato leek soup