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Veggie-Packed Potato Leek Soup
This Veggie-Packed Potato Leek Soup is perfect for a cold winter day and especially when leeks are on sale! It's full of veggies and is so warm and delicious!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Calories: 285 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of neutral oil
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 3 carrots thinly sliced
- 3 celery stalks sliced
- 1 large zucchini chopped
- 3 leeks chopped
- 8 cups of vegetable broth
- 6 medium potatoes chopped
- juice of one small lemon
- Sriracha to taste (optional)
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Put a large pot on medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the zucchini, onions, garlic, carrots, celery, zucchini, and leeks, and stir together.
- When the vegetables are sauteed, add the broth, potatoes, lemon juice, sriracha, and pepper. Turn heat to medium-low and let sit until veggies are soft - about 30 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree ⅔ of the soup. If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can use a regular blender working in batches.
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Notes
- Can I make this potato and leek soup easily be made in a slow cooker?
- You can make this in a slow cooker, but I suggest you sautee your veggies beforehand.
- Can I make this leek soup ahead of time?
- Yes! To make this potato and leek soup ahead, simply cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
285kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
1303mg
(54%)
Potassium
1273mg
(36%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
6627IU
(133%)
Vitamin C
64mg
(71%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 1303mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 1273mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 6627IU | 133% |
| Vitamin C | 64mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.