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Vegan Potato Leek Soup

Potato leek soup is a French classic for a reason.  This simple soup is so much more than the sum of it's parts.  Warm and comforting, delicious and fragrant, made creamy from the potatoes it is also healthy and very easy to make.  Naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 198 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: French , Canadian

Ingredients

  • 3 Large Leeks, Cleaned And Sliced Thinly
  • 3 Russet Potatoes, Peeled And Diced ½"
  • 4 c water Or vegetable stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a medium heavy bottomed pot, heat olive oil on medium-low and then add leeks.  Saute gently until translucent but not browned. 
  2. Add potatoes, water and bay leaf and simmer, stirring occasionally, approximately 30-40 minutes or until potatoes are soft enough to mash easily. 
  3. With potato masher, ricer or the back of your large spoon, mash the soup until it is creamy and fairly smooth.  This should be fast and easy once the potatoes are cooked properly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. ( I used 2 teaspoon salt) Serve in bowls and garnish as desired with chopped chives, parsley or other fine herbs from the garden or a swirl of cream.  

Notes

  • *Ensure you have cleaned your leeks well by cutting them in half lengthwise and then rinsing between the layers well to catch any hidden dirt.  
  • *If you choose to simmer this longer it will get thicker and you may need to add a bit of water to achieve desired consistency. It will not harm the flavor though.
  • *If you choose to simmer this longer it will get thicker and you may need to add a bit of water to achieve desired consistency. It will not harm the flavor though.
  • *Do not mash potatoes until they are all cooked as the soup will burn easily once it is creamy.
  • *Do not mash potatoes until they are all cooked as the soup will burn easily once it is creamy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 198kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 33mg (1%) Potassium 786mg (22%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1116IU (22%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198

% Daily Value*

Calories 198kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 33mg 1%
Potassium 786mg 17%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1116IU 22%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 67mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

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