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.

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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 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 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 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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