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Easy Potato Leek Soup
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Easy Potato Leek Soup

Easy Potato Leek Soup combines tender cooked leeks and cubes of potatoes simmered in vegetable stock, then blended to create a smooth, creamy soup. The process includes sautéing leeks gently to soften without browning, simmering with potatoes until tender, and pureeing to a velvety consistency. Reserved cooked leeks can be used as a garnish for added texture and flavor. This soup is practical and comforting, suitable for a light meal or a starter.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 153 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: French, Irish

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 leek cleaned and chopped (see notes about how to clean leeks
  • 1 ½ pounds potato 700g, approx 3, peeled and cut into ½” cubes
  • 3 cups vegetable stock 700ml
  • 1  cup water 200ml

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over a medium heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring often, for 7-10 minutes or until soft (don’t allow them to brown). TIP: If the leeks start to scorch on the bottom of the pan, reduce the heat slightly and add a small splash of water.Remove a few tablespoons of the cooked leeks to reserve for garnish, if desired.
  2. Stir in the potatoes, stock, water and salt, bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Carefully transfer to a blender (don’t overfill, you may need to do this in batches). Whiz until smooth. Serve topped with the reserved cooked leeks.

Notes

  • Clean leeks thoroughly by trimming dark green parts and rinsing layers to remove grit.
  • Blend soup in batches to prevent overflow and burns with hot liquid.
  • Reserving some sautéed leeks provides a garnish for added texture and flavor.
  • Add herbs like rosemary or thyme for additional depth if desired.
  • For a heartier soup, pulse blend for chunkier texture or blend only half and mix.
  • Use pre-cut leeks to save preparation time.
  • Optionally add cream for extra richness or spice with red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 153kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 483mg (20%) Potassium 531mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 747IU (15%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 153

% Daily Value*

Calories 153kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 483mg 20%
Potassium 531mg 11%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 747IU 15%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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