Name: Leek and Potato Purée
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 4 people
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 4 leeks (Choose large ones, and use the whites); 4 potatoes (large); 2 pinch ofnutmeg; 1 tbsp ofchervil (chopped); 1 medium pot ofcrème fraîche; 2 glasses ofwater; salt and pepper; chef's knife; pressure cooker; peeler; potato masher (or...); hand blender

Leek and Potato Purée

side dishes cooking in a pressure cooker prepared in advance

Updated on 02 February 2026 by

ratatouille

8 reviews 4.7 : Very good

Diet

Vegan Vegetarian

Level

Easy

Calories

113 pour 100g

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

12 minutes

This recipe for leek and potato purée is very easy to make and is perfect as a side dish for a family meal.

It’s absolutely delicious, with a hint of nutmeg and crème fraîche!

Enjoy, and thank you in advance for your comments 🙏

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4 leeks Choose large ones, and use the whites
4 potatoes large
2 pinch of nutmeg
1 tbsp of chervil chopped
1 medium pot of crème fraîche
2 glasses of water
salt and pepper

1
Peel and wash the leeks and potatoes.
Cut them into rounds.
2
Place them in a pressure cooker with water, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
Close the lid and cook for 10 minutes starting from the moment the valve starts to hiss.
3
Blend the purée in a blender or mash it with a potato masher.
Add cream until you reach the desired consistency.
4
Heat again for 2 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
5
Serve after sprinkling with chopped chervil.