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Creamy Potato Leek Soup
4.7 from 21 votes

Creamy Potato Leek Soup

Creamy Potato Leek Soup is the best and most comforting recipe that is also vegan, vegetarian, Whole30, and dairy-free. The simple ingredients include fresh leeks and Yukon gold potatoes along with coconut milk and spices.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 308 kcal
Course: Appetizer, Soup, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: French, American

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2-3 leek about 5 cups chopped, large
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 lbs. potato peeled and cubed, Yukon gold variety
  • 6 cups vegetable broth regular sodium
  • ½ tsp. thyme dried
  • ½ tsp. tarragon dried
  • 1 ¼ cup coconut milk canned, full-fat
  • 1 ½ - 2 tsp. salt to taste
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Prepare leeks by thinly cutting and cleaning thoroughly.
  2. Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes.
  3. Add olive oil and leeks to a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  4. Sauté leeks for 8-10 minutes or until they become soft and tender.
  5. Add crushed garlic and continue sautéing for 1 minute.
  6. Pour vegetable broth into the post, making sure to scrape the bottom to loosen up any loose bits.
  7. Add potatoes, dried herbs, milk, and salt.
  8. Bring contents to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cover pot with a lid.
  9. Cook for 12-15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  10. Turn off heat and blend soup until creamy using a handheld immersion blender.*
  11. Stir in lemon juice and add additional salt, to taste.
  12. Serve soup with a toasted baguette, croutons, or crackers and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can also use a Vitamix or puree in batches in a large food processor.

Nutrition Information

Calories 308kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Sodium 2091mg (87%) Potassium 882mg (19%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1774IU (35%) Vitamin C 30mg (33%) Calcium 106mg (11%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 308

% Daily Value*

Calories 308kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Sodium 2091mg 87%
Potassium 882mg 19%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1774IU 35%
Vitamin C 30mg 33%
Calcium 106mg 11%
Iron 8mg 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.