Best 7 Fresh Herb Potato And Leek Soup Recipes

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When the weather turns cold, there is nothing more comforting than a warm and hearty bowl of soup. Fresh herb potato and leek soup is a classic dish that is sure to warm you up and fill you up. This delicious soup is made with fresh herbs, potatoes, leeks, and chicken broth. It is then simmered until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together. A dollop of sour cream or a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese adds a touch of richness and flavor to this comforting soup.

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

POTATO AND LEEK SOUP



Potato and Leek Soup image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 onion, thinly sliced
3 leeks (white part only), thinly sliced and well rinsed
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry white vermouth
1 1/4 pounds waxy-style potatoes (about 8), peeled and quartered
7 cups water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 sprigs fresh parsley
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Set aside 2 tablespoons of the butter in the refrigerator. Heat the remaining butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, leeks, and garlic and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 12 minutes. Raise the heat to high, pour in the vermouth, and cook, uncovered, until almost dry, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes, water, and salt. Tie the parsley, thyme, and bay leaf together with a piece of kitchen twine and add to the soup. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, covered, until the potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • When the potato mixture has cooled, remove and discard the herb bundle. Working in batches, transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth, or puree with an immersion blender. Return the puree to the pot and re-heat over medium heat.
  • Whisk in the reserved 2 tablespoons butter, heavy cream, and lemon juice into the soup and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Divide among warm soup bowls, garnish with the chives, and serve immediately.
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FRESH HERB, POTATO AND LEEK SOUP



Fresh Herb, Potato and Leek Soup image

Provided by Debbie Fleming

Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Dairy     Herb     Onion     Potato     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Leek     Fall     Winter     Bon Appétit     South Carolina     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes about 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
5 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
3 cups water
3 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup minced fresh chives or green onion tops
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried, crumbled
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dillweed
Hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
Chopped fresh chives or green onion tops

Steps:

  • Bring first 8 ingredients to boil in heavy large pot or Dutch oven over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are very tender and soup thickens slightly, about 1 hour. Transfer 2 cups of soup to blender and puree. Return puree to pot. Season with salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead and refrigerated. Reheat before continuing.)
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with chopped chives and serve.

POTATO LEEK SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



Potato Leek Soup Recipe by Tasty image

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

HERBED POTATO SOUP



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This creamy potato soup is almost as easy to make as opening a can of soup-and it tastes so much better. The rosemary and thyme add just the right amount of seasoning.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups 2% milk

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt, thyme, rosemary and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add potatoes with cooking liquid; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 582mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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

LEEK SOUP WITH SHOESTRING POTATOES AND FRIED HERBS



Leek Soup with Shoestring Potatoes and Fried Herbs image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Potato     Vegetarian     Dinner     Rosemary     Leek     Bon Appétit

Number Of Ingredients 17

Soup:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
6 large leeks, white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
1 small onion, thinly sliced
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
2 cups whole milk, divided
1 cup heavy cream, divided 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt, divided
Freshly ground black pepper
Potatoes and assembly:
1 russet potato, peeled, cut into thin matchsticks Vegetable oil (for frying; about 4 cups)
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 sprig rosemary
Kosher salt
Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
Special equipment:
A deep-fry thermometer

Steps:

  • Soup:
  • Melt butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add leeks, onion, and garlic and season with salt. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables begin to soften, 5-7 minutes. Add 1 cup water and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very soft, 25-30 minutes. Let cool slightly, then transfer half of leek mixture to a blender and add half of milk, cream, and yogurt. Purée until very smooth; pour into a large bowl. Repeat with remaining leek mixture, milk, cream, and yogurt.
  • Return soup to pot and heat over medium, adding water by ¼-cupfuls, until soup is thick enough to hold potatoes without sinking but thin enough that a spoon dragged across the top doesn't leave a trail.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Potatoes and assembly:
  • Rinse potato in a colander under cold water until water runs clear; pat completely dry.
  • Fit a medium saucepan with thermometer; pour in oil to measure 2". Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 350°F. Working in batches and returning oil to 350°F between batches, add potato by the handful and fry, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer potato to paper towels to drain. Fry parsley and rosemary until parsley is translucent, about 15 seconds. Add to potato and let cool; season with kosher salt. Serve soup topped with a nest of potatoes and herbs and seasoned with sea salt.

LEEK SOUP WITH SHOESTRING POTATOES AND FRIED HERBS RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Leek Soup with Shoestring Potatoes and Fried Herbs Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by danyell923

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
6 large leeks, white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
1 small onion, thinly sliced
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Kosher salt, to taste
2 cups whole milk, divided
1 cup heavy cream, divided
1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt, divided
Freshly ground black pepper
1 russet potato, peeled, cut into thin matchsticks
4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 sprig rosemary
Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add leeks, onion, and garlic and season with salt. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables begin to soften, 5-7 minutes. Add 1 cup water and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very soft, 25-30 minutes. Let cool slightly, then transfer half of leek mixture to a blender and add half of milk, cream, and yogurt. Purée until very smooth; pour into a large bowl. Repeat with remaining leek mixture, milk, cream, and yogurt. Return soup to pot and heat over medium, adding water by ¼-cupfuls, until soup is thick enough to hold potatoes without sinking but thin enough that a spoon dragged across the top doesn't leave a trail. Season with salt and pepper. Rinse potato in a colander under cold water until water runs clear; pat completely dry. Fit a medium saucepan with thermometer; pour in oil to measure 2". Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 350°. Working in batches and returning oil to 350° between batches, add potato by the handful and fry, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer potato to paper towels to drain. Fry parsley and rosemary until parsley is translucent, about 15 seconds. Add to potato and let cool; season with kosher salt. Serve soup topped with a nest of potatoes and herbs and seasoned with sea salt. Potatoes and herbs can be fried 2 hours ahead. Store uncovered at room temperature. Soup keeps 2 days, covered, in the refrigerator.

Tips:

  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs add a bright, vibrant flavor to the soup. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but reduce the amount by half.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When adding the vegetables to the pot, make sure not to overcrowd it. This will prevent the vegetables from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the vegetables until they are tender: The vegetables should be cooked until they are tender, but not mushy. This will take about 15-20 minutes.
  • Use a good quality broth: The broth is an important part of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or beef broth, depending on your preference.
  • Season the soup to taste: Once the soup is cooked, season it to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.

Conclusion:

This fresh herb potato and leek soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover herbs. With its creamy texture and flavorful broth, this soup is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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