Best 9 Creamy Potato Carrot And Leek Soup Recipes

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Searching for a comforting and flavorful soup recipe? Look no further than creamy potato carrot and leek soup. This classic dish combines the smooth, creamy texture of potatoes with the sweetness of carrots and the aromatic flavors of leeks. Whether you are entertaining guests or simply seeking a cozy meal for a cold day, this soup is sure to satisfy your cravings. Let's dive into the world of creamy potato carrot and leek soup and explore the ingredients, steps, and tips to create a delicious and unforgettable soup.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

POTATO CARROT AND LEEK SOUP



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This super cozy Potato Carrot and Leek Soup is the perfect easy, veggie loaded soup to get you through the chilly Fall evenings! It's loaded with tons of vegetables, and is super creamy! Yes please!

Provided by Haylie

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course     Soup

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 medium carrots, peeled
2 large leeks
1 lb yellow baby dutch potatoes
4 cloves garlic
4 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
6-7 cups vegetable broth
optional: heavy cream, bread, sage

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Dice the potatoes into halves. Dice the carrots and leeks in similar size as the potatoes. You want them to all be roughly the same size so they cook evenly. Refer to the blog post above for a photo.
  • Add the veggies to a large baking sheet including the garlic. Drizzle with 4 tbsp of olive oil and then add the turmeric, cloves, salt, paprika, pepper and cayenne. Make sure they are all coated evenly with the spices and oil. Place in oven and roast for 30-35 minutes or until they are fork tender.

CREAMY POTATO, CARROT, AND LEEK SOUP



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Ever since a trip to Ireland in 2001 I have wanted to recreate a leek soup I enjoyed in a small village restaurant. This is what I came up with and even my husband thinks I nailed it. My kids will eat this because it is smooth and they are not turned off by any particular ingredient.

Provided by Andrea Luhman

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

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
4 leeks, chopped
4 celery stalks, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
4 cups vegetable broth
6 large potatoes, diced
5 carrots, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 bay leaf
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a stock pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir leeks and celery in butter until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour chicken broth and vegetable broth into the pot; add potatoes, carrots, salt, and bay leaf.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the potatoes and carrots are soft, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf.
  • Blend soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir cream into the soup, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer soup until thickened, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.1 calories, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 50.9 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1413.3 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

CREAMY POTATO CARROT LEEK SOUP RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by GuidingVegan

Number Of Ingredients 13

Soup:
4 medium potatoes, scrubbed, diced
3 small-medium leeks, light green and white parts, trimmed, washed, sliced
3 large carrots, scrubbed, trimmed, sliced into rounds
2 large garlic cloves, minced, reserving 1 teaspoon for bread crumbs
6 cups of water
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons thyme, woody stem removed, leaves finely minced
Bread Crumb Topping:
Drizzle of olive oil
1 teaspoon thyme - woody stems removed
1 teaspoon reserved minced garlic
1 slice of your favorite bread, toasted, processed in food processor until crumbs form

Steps:

  • Soup: In a large soup pot add potatoes, carrot rounds, leeks and garlic. Cover with water and bring to a bowl; cover and reduce to a simmer. Simmer 20 minutes, until veggies are soft. Add salt and thyme. Remove from heat and purée with an immersion blender, or working in batches, carefully transfer soup to a blender and purée, making sure you vent the blender cover for steam to escape; cover opening with a kitchen towel. Bread Crumb Topping: Heat a small sauté pan over medium high heat. Drizzle with olive oil and add thyme and garlic. Add bread crumbs and sauté until crumbs are golden brown. Ladle soup into bowls and top with bread crumb mixture. Enjoy!

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.

LEEK, POTATO AND CARROT SOUP.



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This is a amazing soup that I have been doing for years now. It is a take on leek and potato but much better.

Provided by Bakersf

Time 50m

Yield Serves 5

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Peel your potatoes and cut them into small chunks. Put them in a big pan. Cut the dark green off the leek as well as a slice of the bottom. Wash thoroughly to get all the dirt off. Cut them into thin slices.
  • Peel the carrots and thinly cube them. Add all vegetables to the pan along with the butter and oil. Turn the heat to medium then when the butter has melted turn to low.
  • Leave the vegetables to cook for ten 10 minutes. Boil the water and add the stock cube stir until dissolved. Add to pan. Along with the salt and pepper. Leave for 2 minutes then add the milk.
  • Bring the heat to medium and let it boil. Turn heat down and let it cook for another 15 minutes.
  • From here you can either leave it chunky or you could blend it with a hand held blender till smooth.

POTATO, LEEK, CARROT AND TURMERIC SOUP



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A flavorful and hearty vegetable soup cooked with ginger and turmeric.

Provided by margieleow

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

Time 1h2m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 ounces egg noodles
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 (2 inch) piece ginger root, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 leek, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
2 carrots, cut into cubes
2 stalks celery, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups water
2 cups vegetable broth

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles; cook, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 3 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cool tap water until cooled, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in leeks and cook until slightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add carrots and celery; cook and stir, about 2 minutes. Add potatoes; cook and stir, about 2 minutes.
  • Cover skillet and cook until vegetables release some moisture, about 5 minutes. Stir in turmeric, white pepper, and salt. Pour in water and bring soup to a boil.
  • Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a separate pot. Remove from heat and pour in soup. Stir in egg noodles. Return to heat and simmer until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.3 calories, Carbohydrate 59.8 g, Cholesterol 35.3 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 587.4 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

POTATO, LEEK, AND CARROT SOUP



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I've tried many potato and baked potato soup recipes, and I've narrowed it down to the way I like it. Maybe you'll like it, too.

Provided by papergoddess

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 -5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
3 tablespoons butter
1 large leek, white and half of the green, washed and diced
2 tablespoons flour
6 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups instant mashed potatoes
1 cup half-and-half
cheddar cheese or green onion, if desired

Steps:

  • Melt butter. Saute leek and carrot until leek is soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Add flour; stir until smooth.
  • Add stock and potatoes. Simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from stove. Add instant potato flakes. Stir until smooth. Let sit, covered, 5 minutes.
  • Add half-and-half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.3, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 28, Sodium 329.3, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 5.2, Protein 8.9

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!

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes are good choices for this soup, as they break down easily and create a creamy texture.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When cooking the vegetables, make sure not to overcrowd the pot. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Season to taste: Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: When serving the soup, garnish it with fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, or chives.

Conclusion:

Creamy potato, carrot, and leek soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its creamy texture and flavorful broth, this soup is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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