Potato-Leek Soup

Ingredients

• 8 cups water
• 3 cups chopped leeks (white and light green parts only)
• 4 Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons sea salt, or to taste
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
• 1/2 cup 1 milk, or to taste (optional)
• 10 drops hot sauce (such as Goya Salsa Picante), or to taste

Directions

Combine water, leeks, potatoes, salt, and black pepper in a large saucepan; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, partially cover saucepan, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour.

Blend soup using an immersion blender until smooth. Season with more salt and pepper as needed. Stir in milk and hot sauce before serving.