Vacuum Insulated Food Jars Recipes

Rich and Creamy Irish Potato Soup

This famous Irish soup is easily made with vegetable broth, potatoes, leek and a few seasonings. There is nothing as comforting as a hearty vegetable soup on a chilly night!

Rich and Creamy Irish Potato Soup Ingredients

[For 12 oz. Zojirushi Stainless Steel Food Jars]

Ingredients (serves 1):

2 tsp. butter
1 cup leeks (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise, thinly sliced
4 oz. russet potatoes, peeled, diced
1-1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Garnish:

1/2 tsp. chopped dried chives

[For 17 oz. Zojirushi Stainless Steel Food Jars]

Ingredients (serves 1):

1 Tbsp. butter
1-1/2 cup leeks (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise, thinly sliced
6 oz. russet potatoes, peeled, diced
2 cups vegetable broth
1/3 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Garnish:

1/2 tsp. chopped dried chives

*This recipe was developed for 12 oz. and 17 oz. Zojirushi Stainless Steel Food Jars. Adjustments may be required for making this recipe in other Food Jar sizes.

Rich and Creamy Irish Potato Soup Step 1

1
Preheat the Zojirushi food jar by pouring boiling water (not included in the ingredients list). Close the lid and allow to preheat.

Rich and Creamy Irish Potato Soup Step 2

2
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and sauté until leeks are translucent, about 5 minutes.

Rich and Creamy Irish Potato Soup Step 3

3
Add potatoes and broth to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook until potatoes begin to soften, about 15 minutes.

Rich and Creamy Irish Potato Soup Step 4

4
Puree soup with a hand blender or a tabletop blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Bring soup to simmer.

Rich and Creamy Irish Potato Soup Step 5

5
Discard hot water from the food jar. Fill with prepared soup from step 4 up until 1 cm below the ridge and close lid.

Rich and Creamy Irish Potato Soup Step 6

6
Consume the soup within 6 hours. Garnish with dried chives before you eat.

Rich and Creamy Irish Potato Soup Step 7

7
Enjoy!

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