Indulge in a culinary journey to the heart of Louisiana with boudreaux's cajun potato leek soup, a savory symphony of flavors that embodies the vibrant spirit of cajun cooking. This delectable soup is a harmonious blend of rustic potatoes, tender leeks, and aromatic cajun spices, simmered in a rich and flavorful broth that promises to tantalize your taste buds. Prepare to immerse yourself in a heartwarming and comforting experience as you explore the nuances of this classic cajun dish.
Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!
POTATO LEEK SOUP
A French classic, this creamy potato leek soup is quick, easy, and comforting.
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Soups
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a large soup pot. Add the leeks and garlic and cook, stirring regularly, until soft and wilted, about 10 minutes. Adjust the heat as necessary so as not to brown.
- Add the potatoes, broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper to pot and bring to a boil. Cover and turn the heat down to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are very soft.
- Fish out the thyme sprig and bay leaves, then purée the soup with a hand-held immersion blender until smooth. (Alternatively, use a standard blender to purée the soup in batches; see note.) Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. If soup is too thin, simmer until thickened. If it's too thick, add water or stock to thin it out. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Note: If using a standard blender to purée the soup: be sure not to fill the jar more than halfway; leave the hole in the lid open and cover loosely with a dishtowel to allow the heat to escape; and pour blended soup into a clean pot.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The soup can be frozen, without the cream, for up to 3 months. Defrost the soup in the refrigerator for 12 hours and then reheat it on the stovetop over medium heat until hot. Once heated through, add the cream and bring to a simmer before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize about 1-1/2 cups, Calories 454, Fat 24 g, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sugar 10 g, Fiber 5 g, Sodium 828 mg, Cholesterol 78 mg
THE BEST POTATO-LEEK SOUP RECIPE
An easy potato-leek soup that takes no shortcuts to deliver the best flavor and texture possible. A touch of buttermilk and potatoes pressed through a ricer are the secret.
Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt
Categories Soups and Stews Soup
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat until melted. Add leeks, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring frequently, until very soft but not browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add stock, potatoes, and bay leaf, and season lightly with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook until potatoes are fall-apart tender, about 15 minutes.
- To Finish With a Ricer (Recommended): Remove potatoes from soup using tongs and transfer to a bowl. Set aside. Discard bay leaf. Transfer remaining soup to a blender. Slowly increase blender speed to high and blend until completely smooth, about 2 minutes. Return soup to a clean pot.
- Press potatoes through a potato ricer or food mill into the pot with the soup. Whisk in buttermilk and heavy cream. Whisking frequently, bring soup to a simmer over medium-high heat. Whisk in grated nutmeg. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve with chives or scallions.
- To Finish With a Blender (Faster): Add heavy cream and buttermilk to pot. Discard bay leaf. Working in batches if necessary, transfer soup to a blender. Slowly increase blender speed to high and blend until completely smooth, about 2 minutes. Return soup to a clean pot, pressing it through a fine-mesh strainer with the bottom of a ladle if a smoother texture is desired. Whisking frequently, bring soup to a simmer over medium-high heat. Alternatively, chill completely and serve cold. Whisk in grated nutmeg. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve with chives or scallions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 625 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 12 g, ServingSize Serves 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
POTATO LEEK SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY
Buttery, creamy, and made oh-so fragrant with the help of thyme and chives, this potato leek soup is the perfect companion to any cold weather dinner. Serve with a bit of hot sauce for an extra kick and a sprinkling of croutons for added crunch.
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt butter on medium heat in a large pot. Add the chopped leeks and stir until coated with butter.
- Cover the pot and lower heat, cook for around 10 minutes until the leeks have softened.
- Increase to medium-high. Add garlic, potatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, then add vegetable broth, water, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and cover pot with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and easily speared by a fork.
- Uncover and remove thyme and bay leaf.
- Use an immersion or countertop blender to blend the soup until smooth.
- Stir in chives and hot sauce (optional).
- Allow to cool 2 minutes and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 751 calories, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 14 grams
CAJUN POTATO SOUP
Make and share this Cajun Potato Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LorenLou
Categories Ham
Time 2h45m
Yield 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a dutch oven or other large pot, cook the oil and flour, stirring constantly of course, over medium heat until you have a light roux.
- About 10 minutes.
- Add the onions, celery and paprika, combining well.
- Cook until the veggies are soft, 5 minutes or so.
- Add all remaining ingredients except sour cream, and simmer over low heat for 2 hours.
- Shortly before serving, add the sour cream and simmer until heated thoroughly.
- Serve, topped with a little grated cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2436.9, Fat 152.3, SaturatedFat 45, Cholesterol 205.3, Sodium 3567.4, Carbohydrate 194.8, Fiber 23.1, Sugar 11.4, Protein 76.8
POMPIDOU POTATO LEEK SOUP
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To a large pot add potatoes, 4 of the leeks, celery, onion, bay leaf and chicken stock. Let boil until potatoes are soft. Chop the remaining 4 leeks. Mix flour and butter in small bowl to make a roux for thickening the soup. Add the remaining leeks, roux, cream, fresh thyme, and salt and pepper, to taste. *Blend soup with an immersion blender (or in batches in a blender or food processor*). Simmer for 20 more minutes. Remove bay leaf and serve.
- *When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.
POTATO LEEK SOUP
A friend of my F-I-L gave this recipe to him and he says it not only is delicious, the house smells cozy and warm. Can't beat that description. Super easy and quick, serve with crusty bread and salad or famous grilled cheese sandwich and you have a hit for dinner or lunch.
Provided by Chef1MOM-Connie
Categories Beginner Cook
Time 1h5m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In large pot, place first 5 ingredients with enough water to cover and cook on medium-high until tender.
- Add in cream soup, potato flakes, ham, and half-and-half; stir.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. You can also add in garlic, or red pepper flakes to suit your taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.9, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 38.8, Sodium 1759.7, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 4.6, Protein 15.5
POTATO & LEEK SOUP
This has been a family favorite for years. I used to make a big pot and my friends would all come over for a bowl!
Provided by Shandobando
Categories Potato
Time 1h20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a 6 to 8 quart stockpot melt the butter and gently cook the leeks or onions, being careful not to let the leek or onion brown.
- Add the peeled and sliced potatoes, the milk, the stock,& the herbs.
- Cover and simmer gently for about an hour or until potatoes are completely cooked through.
- Stir together cornstarch and water.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Add to soup, stirring constantly to avoid lumping.
- Cook for 5-10 minutes more, stirring occasionally, then puree the soup.
- Add the cream and gently heat, but do not boil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with garnishes.
CAJUN POTATO SOUP
This recipe was featured in an email today from the www.allrecipes.com website: "This is a hearty and rich potato soup with cream and spicy andouille sausage. Serve with fresh garlic bread. Use Polish sausage in place of the andouille for a slightly different flavor." Submitted by Chris Breese
Provided by senseicheryl
Categories Potato
Time 40m
Yield 12 bowls of soup, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the butter and oil together in a large stock pot over medium heat.
- Cook the onion and garlic in the butter and oil until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the sausage slices; cook and stir another 5 minutes.
- Stir in the potatoes; cook and stir 15 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, milk, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer and cook 10 to 12 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Mix in the spinach.
- Remove from heat.
- Top with Parmesan cheese.
RUSTIC POTATO LEEK SOUP
Make and share this Rustic Potato Leek Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Low Protein
Time 1h2m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prep the leeks before you begin--trim and discard the roots and the dark green leaves; slice the trimmed leeks in half lengthwise, then slice; rinse the cut leeks thoroughly to remove dirt and sand.
- Bring broth, potatoes, thyme, bay leaves, and 1/2 teaspoon salt t a boil, covered, in a large saucepan.
- Decrease heat to simmer, and continue to cook, covered until needed in step 5.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a large Dutch oven over med-high heat; stir in leeks, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cover and cook until leeks are wilted and softened, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in broth mixture; bring to simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, 4-7 minutes.
- Off heat, remove bay leaves and mash some of the potatoes against side of pot to thicken soup to desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.8, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 113.4, Carbohydrate 53, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 10.3, Protein 9.7
CHUNKY POTATO LEEK SOUP
My family and I crave a steaming bowl of potato leek soup on a cold winter evening, but we don't want the butter and fat content of regular soup recipes. So I created this lighter version. I have shared it with many folks, and everyone who has tried it loves it for the robust, satisfying flavor. -Christine Frye, Odessa, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a lightly greased nonstick skillet, cook leeks and onion for 5 minutes or until tender and just beginning to brown; set aside., In a large saucepan, cook flour and garlic powder in oil for about 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Gradually whisk in broth. Stir in the bay leaves, salt, pepper, pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Stir in potatoes and leek mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in milk and evaporated milk; heat through. Discard bay leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BOUDREAUX'S ZYDECO STOMP GUMBO
Dis is da toe curlin Texicajun hybrid of a classic dish. This will put a smile on everyone's face that's eatin it. Throw on some Zydeco music and serve on a bed of rice with corn bread and a cold beer. Whew doggie...be thankful to be alive and toast all us Texicajuns!!!
Provided by Lupe Boudreaux
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Gumbo Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat, and cook chicken until no longer pink and juices run clear. Stir in sausage, and cook until evenly browned. Drain chicken and sausage, and set aside.
- In a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, blend olive oil and flour to create a roux. Stir constantly until browned and bubbly. Mix in garlic, and cook about 1 minute.
- Gradually stir chicken broth and beer into the roux mixture. Bring to a boil, and mix in celery, tomatoes, sweet onion, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, red chile peppers, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 40 minutes, stirring often.
- Mix chicken, sausage, and shrimp into the broth mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 104.6 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 2051.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
POTATO LEEK SOUP
This warm satisfying potato leek soup gets fresh flavor from rosemary and parsley.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make a bouquet garni: First wrap bay leaves, rosemary, parsley, and peppercorns in a piece of cheesecloth. Then tie with a piece of kitchen twine, and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a medium stockpot. Add celery, leeks, shallots, and garlic; cook on medium-low heat until very soft, about 45 minutes, stirring only occasionally. Do not brown. Add potatoes, stock, and reserved bouquet garni. Bring mixture to a boil, and then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook until potatoes are very tender, about 40 minutes. Remove bouquet garni, and discard.
- Working in batches, pass half of the soup through a food mill, fitted with a medium disk, into a large saucepan. Add remaining chunky soup. Place the saucepan on medium-low heat to warm soup. Slowly stir in milk and cream, and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
POTATO LEEK SOUP (VICHYSSOISE)
There is nothing better on a chilly, damp day than a steaming bowl of potato leek soup; and conversely, few things are as delicious and refreshing on a hot, sweaty day than a bowl of ice cold vichyssoise.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Vegetable Soup
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in soup pot over medium-high heat. Add leeks and salt; cook until leeks begin to wilt. Reduce heat to medium or medium-low and cook until soft and almost pastelike, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Place potatoes in the pot; add chicken broth. Adjust heat so mixture simmers slowly. Cook until potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes. Puree mixture with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender. Whisk in heavy cream and creme fraiche. Heat over medium heat. Add more salt, if needed, and cayenne pepper. Do not boil.
- Serve with a drizzle of creme fraiche and a sprinkle of chopped chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 104.3 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.8 g, Sodium 1171.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
LIGHT POTATO AND LEEK SOUP
Delicious and light blend of potatoes and leeks in a vegetarian broth.
Provided by jenPT
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Slice leeks lengthwise and wash out any dirt between the layers. Chop and place in a large mixing bowl with garlic.
- Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Add potatoes, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, and rosemary. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let soup cool briefly. Transfer mixture to a blender or food processor and puree in batches. Return soup to the pot and stir in half-and-half and season with black pepper. Reheat gently, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.1 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 458 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
Tips:
- Use good quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful broth, and creamy cheese will make a big difference in the taste of your soup.
- Don't skimp on the butter: Butter adds richness and flavor to the soup. Don't be afraid to use a generous amount.
- Cook the leeks until they are soft and golden brown: This will help to bring out their natural sweetness.
- Use a good quality vegetable broth: A homemade broth will give the soup the best flavor, but a store-bought broth can also be used.
- Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You may also want to add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little spice.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped parsley or chives: This will make your soup look and taste even better.
Conclusion:
Boudreaux's Cajun Potato Leek Soup is a delicious and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a warm and hearty soup, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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