If there’s a slight chill in the air, this comforting soup is all we crave. Chef David Chang’s secret to speeding up this classic dish? The microwave! He practically invented cooking potatoes in the microwave, eliminating the need to boil them on the stovetop. We might not ever cook potatoes any other way.

Make sure to rinse your leeks well! This allium tends to carry lots of dirt deep inside of its leaves. Soak chopped leeks in some ice water for a few minutes before cooking.

All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwave and home kitchens to make sure they work— and work well. Unless specified otherwise, all recipes should be cooked at full power.