Description
Warm, cozy, and incredibly smooth, this Simple Potato Leek Soup is your go-to comfort meal. It combines tender potatoes, sautéed leeks, and a touch of garlic blended into a velvety soup that’s perfect for any season. Whether you’re searching for quick dinner ideas, healthy soup recipes, or easy recipes for beginners, this dish checks every box. Naturally gluten-free and easily made vegan, it’s a comforting classic you’ll return to again and again. Great for meal prep, light lunches, or hearty starters—it’s a must-try for soup lovers.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
3 large leeks (white and light green parts only), cleaned and sliced thin
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 large Yukon gold or russet potatoes, peeled and diced
6 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
Fresh chives or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Drizzle of olive oil or cream (optional for serving)
Instructions
1. Clean and slice the leeks, rinse thoroughly under water to remove grit. Dice the potatoes and mince the garlic.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add leeks and cook for 8–10 minutes until soft and translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
3. Stir in the potatoes and pour in the broth. Add bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
4. Remove the bay leaf. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, blend in batches using a countertop blender.
5. Adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or a splash of lemon juice. Serve with fresh herbs and a drizzle of oil or cream if desired.
Notes
Use starchy potatoes like Yukon Gold or Russet for a creamier texture.
For added richness, stir in coconut milk or cream after blending.
Always blend carefully if using a countertop blender; avoid overfilling and allow steam to escape.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg