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Smoky Potato Leek Soup
Smoky Potato Leek Soup - easy, cozy, comforting and healthy vegetarian soup recipe by Tori Avey. Perfect for cold weather.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
168 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds potato Yukon gold, peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 3 leeks see notes, medium, cleaned and sliced
- 1 1/2 cups milk whole
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme fresh, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a stockpot, combine diced potatoes and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are very soft, about 25 - 30 minutes.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add leeks and cook over medium heat, covered, until tender, about 15 minutes. Stir halfway through.
- Once the leeks are tender, add thyme, smoked paprika and pepper. Stir and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together milk and cornstarch. Add to leek mixture and cook until thickened, stirring frequently, for another 3-5 minutes.
- With a whisk or potato masher, mash the potatoes to create a slightly chunky texure to the soup, like a chowder. If you prefer a smoother soup you can use an immersion blender to puree it.
- Add the leek and milk mixture to the mashed potatoes and stir to combine. Simmer for 5-10 minutes and season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve hot. Garnish each bowl with a sprinkle of smoked paprika for an extra bit of flavor.
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Notes
- You will also need: stockpot, large saucepan, small mixing bowl, whisk
- How to Clean Leeks
Nutrition Information
Calories
168kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
729mg
(30%)
Potassium
705mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1030IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
20.1mg
(22%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
5.3mg
(29%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 729mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 705mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1030IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 20.1mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 5.3mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.