Best 6 Curried Leek Soup Recipes

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Curried leek soup is a delightful and creamy soup with a slightly spicy kick. It's perfect for a light lunch or a satisfying dinner, and it's easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. The combination of leeks, curry powder, and coconut milk creates a flavorful and aromatic soup that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you're a seasoned soup-maker or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

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

CURRIED APPLE AND LEEK SOUP



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The title says it all -- with potatoes, too.

Provided by MICHELLEBOYD

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Fruit Soup Recipes

Time 36m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon margarine
2 teaspoons curry powder
3 leeks, chopped
¾ cup diced potatoes
2 Granny Smith apples -- peeled, cored and chopped
3 cups vegetable broth
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup plain yogurt

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in curry powder and cook 1 minute. Stir in leeks, potato and apples and cook 5 minutes. Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Puree in a blender or food processor, or using an immersion blender. Season with salt and pepper and serve with a swirl of yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 0.9 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 395.2 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

CURRIED POTATO AND LEEK SOUP WITH SPINACH



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Dairy     Leafy Green     Onion     Potato     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2 generously

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only)
1 medium boiling potato such as Yukon Gold
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
2 cups water
1 cup packed spinach leaves
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Halve leeks lengthwise and cut enough crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces to measure 2 cups. In a bowl of cold water wash leeks well and lift from water into a sieve to drain. Peel potato and cut enough into 1/4-inch pieces to measure 1 cup. In a 1 1/2-quart saucepan cook leeks and potato in butter with curry powder over moderate heat, stirring, 5 minutes. Stir in 2 cups water and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes.
  • While soup is cooking, cut spinach into thin strips. In a blender purée soup until completely smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids) and return to pan. Add milk and salt and pepper to taste and bring to a simmer. Remove pan from heat and stir in spinach.

CURRIED LEEK SOUP



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New England is known for its hearty soups. I like to experiment with recipes (luckily I have a wife who lets me mess up her kitchen). I came up with this recipe the first year I grew leeks in my garden.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 medium leeks (white portion only), thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
3/4 cup water
1-1/2 cups thinly sliced carrots
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. saucepan, saute leeks in butter over medium heat until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, water, carrots, celery, bouillon, curry powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool slightly. , Place 1 cup soup in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Return to pan. Add milk; heat through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 1057mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CURRIED COCONUT-LEEK SOUP



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This is our favorite soup to have with a grilled cheese sandwich.

Provided by Dadburnit

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Curry Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
3 leeks (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
1 ½ cups thinly sliced carrots
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 ½ (12 ounce) cans light coconut milk

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat. Cook and stir leeks and garlic in melted butter until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir chicken stock, carrots, celery, curry powder, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes with the leeks and garlic; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer the mixture until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Pour coconut milk into the soup and stir; cook just until hot, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 798.2 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

CURRIED APPLE AND LEEK SOUP



CURRIED APPLE AND LEEK SOUP image

Categories     Apple     Potato     Vegetable     Yogurt     Soup/Stew

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon margarine
2 teaspoons curry powder
3 leeks, chopped
3/4 cup potatoes, diced
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped
3 cups vegetable broth
1 recipe (to taste) salt and pepper
1/4 cup plain yogurt

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in curry powder and cook 1 minute. Stir in leeks, potato and apples and cook 5 minutes.
  • Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Puree in a blender or food processor, or using an immersion blender. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with a swirl of yogurt.

CROCK POT CURRIED LENTIL-LEEK SOUP



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Make and share this Crock Pot Curried Lentil-Leek Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Lentil

Time 7h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup dry lentils
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 leek, thinly sliced
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth or 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 1/2 to 7 hours or until lentils are tender
  • Serve. For Vegetarian use vegetable broth.

Tips for the Perfect Curried Leek Soup:

  • Choose the freshest leeks you can find. Fresh leeks will have bright green tops and firm white stalks.
  • Wash the leeks thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit.
  • Cut the leeks into thin slices. This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Sauté the leeks in butter until they are soft and translucent. This will bring out their flavor.
  • Add the curry powder and cook for a minute or two. This will help to bloom the spices and release their flavor.
  • Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Then, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the leeks are very soft.
  • Puree the soup until smooth. You can use an immersion blender or a regular blender.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish the soup with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley.

Conclusion:

Curried 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 leeks. So next time you have some leeks on hand, be sure to try this recipe. You won't be disappointed!

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