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Slow Cooker Cream of Leek Soup

Slow Cooker Cream of Leek Soup with Chorizo Croutons will warm any Winter chills and make a satisfying meal the entire family will love. A dreamy leek soup recipe. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cream of Leek Soup:
  • 4 medium leeks, white and pale green parts roughly chopped
  • 1 medium yellow cooking onion, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 large russet potato or 2 smaller ones, approx. 1.25-1.5 lbs, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 medium leaf, dried or fresh
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cups whipping cream*
Chorizo Croutons:
  • 3-4 links chorizo sausage, casings removed and crumbled into large chunks

Instructions

Cream of Leek Soup:
Chorizo "Croutons":

Notes

  • skip whipping cream to make this soup dairy free. The "creaminess" actually comes from the potato being blended with the leeks.