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Q&A Why did my potato soup get gluey?

I recently made some potato and leek soup. The recipe I followed said that after cooking the ingredients until soft, I should liquify the soup in a blender. I let the blender run for about two minu...

1 answer  ·  posted 4y ago by Sigma‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by dsr‭

Question potato soup
#2: Post edited by user avatar Sigma‭ · 2020-12-15T17:31:56Z (almost 4 years ago)
  • I recently made some potato and leek soup. The recipe I followed said that after cooking the ingredients until soft, I should liquify the soup in a food processor. I let the food processor run for about two minutes, but the texture of the soup was then very starchy and gluey, definitely not enjoyable to eat. What happened to cause this and how can I avoid it in the future?
  • I recently made some potato and leek soup. The recipe I followed said that after cooking the ingredients until soft, I should liquify the soup in a blender. I let the blender run for about two minutes, but the texture of the soup was then very starchy and gluey, definitely not enjoyable to eat. What happened to cause this and how can I avoid it in the future?
  • Edit: [Here](https://www.thekitchn.com/slow-cooker-potato-leek-soup-recipe-256183) is the recipe I used. I used Yukon Gold potatoes and a standard countertop blender.
#1: Initial revision by user avatar Sigma‭ · 2020-12-13T23:15:40Z (almost 4 years ago)
Why did my potato soup get gluey? 
I recently made some potato and leek soup. The recipe I followed said that after cooking the ingredients until soft, I should liquify the soup in a food processor. I let the food processor run for about two minutes, but the texture of the soup was then very starchy and gluey, definitely not enjoyable to eat. What happened to cause this and how can I avoid it in the future?