Creamy Potato Leek Soup
on Jul 24, 2023, Updated Apr 02, 2024
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Okay, this creamy potato leek soup might be the best soup ever? And it is so simple to make, I am OBSESSED. I am writing this right now, already planning to make this again, it is THAT good. I love it, because it is so creamy, definitely one of my favorite creamy soup recipes. Yes, please. The taste and flavor is truly amazing.
You’ll start with a base of oil, onions and garlic, then tossed with potatoes, leeks and butter (keep it vegan with plant-based butter). All sealed with thyme, broth and sherry vinegar. The best part here: tossing in chopped chives and parsley – makes this soup SO flavorful. I also topped with crunchy croutons. A spoon full with the herbs, croutons and the soup = my true happy place.
You can also take a look at our Potato Leek Cheddar Soup for another variation using sharp cheddar cheese!
What ingredients do you need to make potato leek soup?
- olive oil
- onions
- garlic
- yukon gold potatoes, I like yukon for this, but you can also use russet potatoes
- large leeks
- unsalted butter, or vegan butter to make this vegan potato leek soup!!
- fresh thyme sprigs
- vegetable stock/broth or chicken broth
- sherry vinegar
- sugar, salt, pepper
- fresh herbs such as chopped chives and parsley
- crispy croutons for topping (optional)
For any add-ons: you can also sweat out your onions with bacon, or you can toss in heavy cream (or coconut milk)!
What can I eat with potato leek soup?
Some ideas starters to serve with this soup are below:
- Grilled Little Gem Caesar Salad
- Caprese Salad with a Honey Cilantro Lime Dressing
- Steamed Artichokes with Lemon Herb Breadcrumbs
- Parmesan Sweet Potato Fries
Directions to make this potato soup
In a dutch oven or pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil.
Toss in and sweat your garlic and onions for 2-3 minutes. Next add in your potatoes, leeks, plant butter and thyme. Stir well until all combined.
Then, add in your vegetable broth, sherry vinegar and a sprinkle of sugar. Let everything come to a boil, and then a simmer until the potatoes are fork tender.
Blend your soup (in batches if needed, you can also use an immersion blender), and adjust with salt, pepper and sugar. Off the heat, toss in your green onions and parsley, stir well. Top with more for garnish, and optional to top with crispy croutons! Serve in bowls and enjoy.
Check out the below soup recipes for inspiration!
- Lasagna Soup
- Lemon White Bean Chicken Soup
- Japanese Sukiyaki
- Roasted Tomato Soup with Crispy Gruyère Toasts
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Creamy Potato Leek Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, roughly chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 4 Yukon gold potatoes, washed and cubed (about 5 cups)
- 2 leeks, trimmed, halved cleaned and sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter, or vegan butter
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- ½ tablespoon sherry vinegar, (if you prefer a little bit more acid like I do, add 1 tablespoon)
- ¼ cup finely chopped chives and parsley
Instructions
- In a dutch oven or pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil. Toss in and sweat your garlic and onions for 2-3 minutes.
- Next add in your potatoes, leeks, butter and thyme. Stir well until all combined.
- Then, add in your vegetable broth, sherry vinegar and a sprinkle of sugar. Let everything come to a boil, and then a simmer until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Blend your soup, and adjust with salt, pepper and sugar. Off the heat, toss in your green onions and parsley, stir well. Top with more for garnish, and optional to top with crispy croutons!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Good. I added crispy pancetta and sour cream the next day to the leftovers. So good!
Yum! So glad you enjoyed, Nikki!