Leek and Potato Soup

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    196 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    British, Scottish

Leek and Potato Soup

Super tasty soup everyone will love. Can be made vegetarian or vegan and is naturally gluten free.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 12 oz leeks (approximately 2 leeks, cleaned and chopped)
  • 1 onion (medium sized, chopped)
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 3 potatoes (medium-sized, peeled and diced)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • tsp freshly ground black pepper more or less to taste
  • ½ cup milk (or cream/half and half (optional)
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Instructions

  1. Put the butter and oil in a large soup pot, over medium heat, then add the leeks and onion. Saute for about 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often. You can cover the pot in between stirring.
  2. Add the chicken broth to the leeks and onion and bring to a simmer.
  3. Next, add the chopped potatoes and continue to simmer, stirring occastionally until potatoes are soft. Add some salt to taste.
  4. Once the potatoes are cooked, remove from heat and blend with an immersion blender, or place in a traditional blender to puree until smooth.

At this point, the soup is ready to eat, however, unless you or someone in your family is lactose intolerant, I would advise adding one of the following, more or less, to your liking: milk (or half and half/heavy cream). It makes the soup more creamy and delicious. After adding the milk and/or cream, taste for salt, and add pepper if desired. You can also just add a little milk and or cream into individual bowls for individual preferences, too.

Notes

  • *vegetarian version: use vegetable stock instead of chicken broth
  • *vegan version: make as vegetarian; only use olive oil and do not add any dairy
  • You can also just add a little milk and or cream into individual bowls for individual preferences, too.
  • If using cream: 1/4 cup 
  • If using half and half: 1/3 cup

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 196kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 1106mg (46%) Potassium 576mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1044IU (21%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 85mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 196 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 196kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 1106mg 46%
Potassium 576mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1044IU 21%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 85mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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