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Potato Leek Soup

This vegan-friendly potato leek soup is comfort food at its finest. Made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients, it’s creamy, cozy, and loaded with savory flavors (a.k.a. the best kind of soup). Bonus: you’ll have it on the table in just 30 minutes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 336 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 medium leeks
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter or oil, 28 g
  • 2 talks celery sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
  • 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes about 4 medium potatoes, cut into large chunks
  • 4 prigs fresh thyme
  • 6 cups vegetable broth 1.4 L
  • 1 cup heavy cream* 236 mL
  • To serve: salt, pepper, green onions

Instructions

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  1. Leeks: Remove the roots and dark green ends of the leeks. Cut each in half lengthwise, then slice into roughly ¼-inch halfmoons. Transfer to a large bowl and cover with water. Swish around to remove dirt, then drain and rinse well.
  2. Saute: Heat butter (or oil) in a large pot over medium/high heat. Add leeks, celery, and garlic, cooking until the leeks wilt down and are soft, 7 to 10 minutes.
  3. Boil: Add the potatoes, thyme, and broth. Cover and bring to a simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
  4. Puree: Fish out the thyme sprigs, then puree until smooth using a handheld immersion blender (or carefully working in batches, puree with a countertop blender).
  5. Serve: Stir in cream. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into serving bowls and top with sliced green onions.

Notes

  • *For a vegan option, use canned full-fat coconut milk.
  • To make this in the Crockpot, transfer all ingredients to the slow cooker in step 3 and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours (or high for 4 to 6). When finished, continue steps 4 and 5 as instructed.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 336kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 31.2g (10%) Protein 11.3g (23%) Fat 19.3g (30%) Saturated Fat 11.2g (56%) Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 1231mg (51%) Potassium 891mg (25%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5.3g (11%) Calcium 109mg (11%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 336

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 336kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 31.2g 10%
Protein 11.3g 23%
Fat 19.3g 30%
Saturated Fat 11.2g 56%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 1231mg 51%
Potassium 891mg 19%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5.3g 11%
Calcium 109mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%

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