Best 11 Cream Of Leek And Potato Soup Recipes

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Cream of leek and potato soup is a comforting and flavorful soup that's perfect for a cold day. It's made with a base of leeks, potatoes, and broth, and then enriched with cream and butter. The result is a smooth and creamy soup that's packed with flavor. This article will provide you with the best recipe for cream of leek and potato soup, so you can make this delicious soup at home.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY POTATO AND LEEK SOUP



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Not only do my somewhat picky kids love to eat this soup, they love to help me make it too...delicious and simple!

Provided by Mama2ME

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup butter
3 leeks (white and pale green parts only), sliced
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 quart chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
5 ½ cups peeled and diced potatoes, or more to taste
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 cups half-and-half

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir leeks, garlic, salt, and pepper in the hot butter until leeks are tender and lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir chicken broth and cornstarch together in a bowl until cornstarch is dissolved; pour over the leek mixture. Add potatoes to the broth mixture and bring to a boil; season with onion powder and garlic powder. Reduce heat, add half-and-half to broth mixture, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove pot from heat and blend soup using a hand blender until smooth; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 40.1 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 538.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

CREAMY LEEK AND POTATO SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cups sliced leeks, white and green parts
1 teaspoon minced garlic
6 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 pounds boiling potatoes, peeled and quartered
Salt and white pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 to 6 tablespoons soft herbed cheese (like Boursin)

Steps:

  • In a large pot, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter over low heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock and potatoes. Cover and simmer gently until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat. With a hand-held immersion blender, or in batches in a food processor, puree the soup until smooth. Season, to taste, with salt and ground white pepper. Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with parsley and 1 tablespoon of soft herbed cheese. Serve immediately.

CREAM OF LEEK AND POTATO SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups sliced leeks, white and tender green parts
3 cups peeled and roughly chopped baking potatoes, like russets
6 cups water
11/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
1/3 cup minced chives or parsley

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, bring the leeks, potatoes, water, and salt to the boil over high heat. Cover partially, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Correct the seasoning, to taste, and puree with a handheld immersion blender, or in batches in a food processor.
  • Whisk in the cream and reheat before serving. Top each serving with a dollop of creme fraiche and sprinkling of fresh chives.

CREAM OF TURNIP, POTATO AND LEEK SOUP



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Much lighter than regular potato leek soup. If you want to be elegant, swirl a teaspoon of heavy cream into each bowl and sprinkle with snipped chives. Good hot or cold.

Provided by BarbryT

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter
8 cups thinly sliced leeks (tender parts)
1 lb turnip, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch chunks
1 lb potato, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch chunks
5 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups milk or 1 1/2 cups light cream

Steps:

  • Melt butter over medium heat and add the vegetables; stir to coat.
  • Reduce heat to very low, cover and cook the veggies, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth. Increase heat to medium, cover and simmer 45 minutes, until veggies are utterly tender.
  • In batches, puree soup in blender or food processor.
  • Return soup to pot; add 1 to 1 and ½ C milk or light cream, thinning to desired consistency.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.2, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 28.9, Sodium 798.6, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 8.7, Protein 10.2

WINNING CREAM OF LEEK SOUP



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I got this recipe from an old family friend, who gave me my first batch of leeks, too! This soup quickly became our family favorite. I enjoy making hearty dishes like this one-and I especially like cooking with pork when I can...my husband and I raise hogs.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield about 4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound medium leeks (white portion only)
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 quart chicken stock or 4 bouillon cubes dissolved in 1 quart hot water
1 quart half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cooked potato, diced
1 cup diced fully cooked ham

Steps:

  • Clean leeks carefully, rinsing well to remove soil. Cut into 1/2-in. pieces. Steam in covered container with 1/2 cup water until tender (can do this in microwave); Do not drain. Set aside., Melt butter in a large saucepan; add flour, stirring constantly until smooth. Cook 2-4 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly until flour is thoroughly cooked. Gradually add chicken stock, stirring with wire whisk; bring to boil. Turn heat to low; add cream, seasonings, leeks, potato and ham. Do not boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 570mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

POTATO LEEK SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

2 tablespoons butter
3 large leeks, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 lb potato, cubed
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
6 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
hot sauce, to taste

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

CREAMY POTATO LEEK SOUP



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The idea for the recipe came from a soup I had at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC. It is easy to prepare, but tastes gourmet!

Provided by Lorraine

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup sliced leek, washed well
2 cans chicken broth
4 medium potatoes, cut in 1" cubes
1 onion, diced
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Bring broth to a boil and reduce to medium.
  • Add leeks, potatoes, and onion.
  • Simmer, covered, 25-30 minutes.
  • Add seasonings and cream.
  • Simmer 5 minutes more.
  • Slightly mash with a potatoe masher to desired consistency.
  • Serve with salad and crusty bread.
  • A snap to make, but tastes gourmet!

CREAMY POTATO LEEK SOUP II



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Really easy, satisfying soup. Can be prepared in less than an hour. Serve hot and garnish with grated cheese.

Provided by ANABANANA

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Potato Leek Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups chicken broth
1 pound bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
3 leeks, sliced
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or stockpot, bring potatoes and chicken broth to a boil. Cook until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of grease and set aside. Sautee the leeks in the frying pan with the reserved bacon grease 8 to 10 minutes.
  • When the potatoes are tender, stir in the fried leeks, heavy cream and bacon. Stir to blend and remove from heat. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 739.2 calories, Carbohydrate 58.2 g, Cholesterol 109.1 mg, Fat 49.5 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 20.6 g, Sodium 1311.3 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

CREAMY POTATO AND LEEK SOUP



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A great wintery soup full of creamy goodness :)

Provided by mentalmeggy

Time 35m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Heat oil in soup pan. Add leeks, potato and onion. Fry for 3/4 minutes until slightly softened.
  • Add vegetable stock and bring to the boil. When vegetables are tender add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove soup from the hob and, using a liquidiser or blender, liquidise the soup until it is smooth.
  • Return the pan to the heat. Stir in the cream and heat through.
  • Serve piping hot with bread and butter.

CHUNKY POTATO LEEK SOUP



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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

2 medium leeks, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 bay leaves
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash ground nutmeg
5 cups diced potatoes
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk

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

LEEK & POTATO SOUP



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Of the winter soups, leek and potato is one of the most comforting and familiar. This easy Vichyssoise recipe by Darina Allen makes the most of seasonal, local veg

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Soup

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

50g butter
450g potatoes, peeled and cut into 1cm pieces (try Golden Wonders or Kerr Pinks)
1 small onion, cut the same size as the potatoes
450g white parts of leeks, sliced (save the green tops for another soup or stock)
850ml-1.2litres/1.5-2pts light chicken or vegetable stock
142ml carton whipping cream
125ml full-fat milk
the white part of 1 leek
a small knob of butter
finely chopped chives

Steps:

  • Melt 50g butter in a heavy saucepan. When it foams, add 450g potatoes, cut into 1cm cubes, 1 small onion, cut the same as the potatoes, and 450g white parts of leeks, sliced and toss them in the butter until they are well coated.
  • Season well with salt and freshly ground pepper and toss again. Put a disc of greaseproof paper (called a cartouche by chefs) on top of the vegetables to keep in the steam), then cover the pan with its lid.
  • Cook over a gentle heat for 10 mins, or until the vegetables are soft but not coloured.
  • Uncover the pan and discard the paper. Pour in 850ml of the light chicken or vegetable stock, bring to the boil and simmer until the vegetables are just cooked - about 5 minutes. Do not overcook or the soup will lose its fresh flavour.
  • Purée in a blender until silky smooth, in batches if necessary, then taste and adjust the seasoning. Return the soup to a clean pan and stir in three quarters of a 142ml carton of whipping cream and 125ml full-fat milk.
  • To finish the soup, finely shred the white part of 1 leek and gently cook it in a small knob of hot butter for a few mins until it is softened but not coloured.
  • Reheat the soup to a gentle simmer (add some extra stock at this point if the soup is too thick for your liking), then pour into warmed bowls.
  • Drizzle the remaining cream over each serving, top with a little pile of buttered leeks and a scattering of chives and black pepper and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: For a creamy and flavorful soup, use starchy potatoes such as Russet or Yukon Gold.
  • Wash and trim the leeks thoroughly: Leeks can be gritty, so rinse them well and remove the tough outer leaves.
  • Saute the leeks and garlic until softened: This step brings out the sweetness of the leeks and mellows the garlic.
  • Use good quality broth: Homemade broth is always best, but a good store-bought broth will also work.
  • Season to taste: Taste the soup before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs or croutons: This adds a pop of color and flavor to the soup.

Conclusion:

Cream of leek and potato soup is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and delicious. With its creamy texture, savory flavor, and simple ingredients, this soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Whether you serve it as a starter, main course, or light lunch, this soup is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed all year round. So next time you're looking for a warm and comforting meal, give this cream of leek and potato soup a try.

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