Best 12 Orange Leek Soup Recipes

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Orange Leek Soup is a flavorful and delightful soup that combines the sweet taste of oranges with the savory notes of leeks. It is a perfect dish for a chilly day, as it is both comforting and nourishing. Leek adds a mild sweetness and a slight sharpness to the soup, while carrots and celery add texture and depth. The soup is finished with orange juice, zest, and a touch of cream, giving it a bright and citrusy flavor.

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

LEEK SOUP



Leek Soup image

When leeks are perfect for picking in my area, I start making this hearty leek soup. We pick as many wild leeks as we can find, and I freeze what we don't use immediately to try and stretch the season. -Cecilia Chynoweth, Hamilton, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 wild leeks
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
6 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 egg yolk, beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pinch ground nutmeg
2 cups half-and-half cream
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Cut leeks into thin slices. In a skillet, saute leeks and onion in butter until tender but not browned. Transfer to a soup kettle or Dutch oven. Add potatoes, broth and parsley; cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender. Strain; set broth aside. Puree vegetables in a blender or food processor. Return puree and broth to pan. Stir a small amount of pureed mixture into egg yolk; return to pan. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, stirring occasionally. Add the cream; heat through but do not boil. Garnish with bacon.

Nutrition Facts :

ORANGE LEEK SOUP



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Make and share this Orange Leek Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by little_wing

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups thinly sliced leeks (white and light-green parts only)
6 cups low-sodium low-fat chicken broth or 6 cups low-sodium low-fat vegetable broth
6 cups broccoli florets, cut to small pieces
1 cup large flake oats
1 orange, zest of, medium
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups skim milk
1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (optional)
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • In soup pot, heat oil over medium-high heat Cook leeks for 7-8 minutes or until softened and golden brown.
  • Add stock, broccoli, oats, orange zest, hot pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered for 30 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
  • Stir in milk; continue to cook for another 10 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Serve each bowlful with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese, if desired, and freshly ground pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.3, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 1.6, Sodium 273.9, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2.3, Protein 10.7

LEEK AND FENNEL SOUP



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A hearty soup which is filling, tasty, and very easy to make.

Provided by Fiona G

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

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large leeks, cleaned and thinly sliced
4 large stalks celery, thinly sliced
3 large white onions, peeled and halved
1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced
2 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
8 cups water
2 cubes vegetable bouillon

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or soup kettle over medium-low heat, place the olive oil, leeks, celery, onions, fennel, potatoes, salt, and pepper, and cook and stir until the onions are translucent and the vegetables have begun to soften, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour 8 cups of water over the vegetables, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and drop in the vegetable bouillon cubes. Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the cubes, until the vegetables are tender and the potatoes have begun to thicken the soup, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 762.6 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

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

MUSHROOM AND LEEK SOUP



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A rich, easy soup, using just a few ingredients. If you can't find leeks, just use green onions.

Provided by Ruth

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup sliced leeks
2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup dry sherry
3 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed beef broth
3 ¾ cups water
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup uncooked orzo pasta

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium high heat, saute the mushrooms and leeks in the butter or margarine and olive oil until tender. Add the sherry and reduce liquid by half.
  • Then add the beef broth, water and ground black pepper. Bring to a boil and add the pasta. Boil gently for 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender. Garnish with sliced mushrooms if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1232.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

ORANGE ZEST, BROCCOLI & LEEK SOUP



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Low GI and awesome. I was surprised when I first tried this to find that the little amount of orange zest I added was enough to create such a wonderful flavour combined with the other ingredients. This is not a blended soup, so it still feels like you're eating a full meal by itself and when frozen, the flavours will intensify giving the soup a bit more bite.

Provided by kelly in TO

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups leeks, sliced
6 cups chicken stock
6 cups broccoli, cut into small pieces
1 cup oats, large flake
1 orange, zest of
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a soup pot on a medium heat.
  • Add leeks and cook for 7 - 8 minutes or until softened.
  • Add stock, broccoli, oats, orange zest, red pepper flakes, salt & pepper. Bring to a boil then simmer, covered for about 30 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
  • Stir in milk and let simmer for another 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with cheddar cheese and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.1, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 27.9, Sodium 929.2, Carbohydrate 66.2, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 11.5, Protein 24.9

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND LEEK SOUP



Roasted Cauliflower and Leek Soup image

This is a really delicious soup I make.

Provided by Brandon Squige Johnson

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

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
3 tablespoons butter
2 leeks, white part only, chopped
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 quart chicken stock
⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon dried chervil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Stir garlic and vegetable oil together in a small bowl. Arrange cauliflower florets on a baking sheet; pour oil mixture over cauliflower. Toss to coat.
  • Bake cauliflower in the preheated oven until tender and lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a 4-quart stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir leeks and flour in the melted butter until fragrant and well blended, 5 to 10 minutes. Add cauliflower, chicken stock, and cream; simmer until flavors have combined, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir chervil, salt, and pepper into the soup; simmer until desired thickness, 10 to 15 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 33.9 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 855.6 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

CREAM OF LEEK SOUP



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My husband discovered this wonderful soup recipe on a cold winter day. It is wonderful served hot with a slice of french bread or with croutons and bacon bits.-Karen Turner, Grand Junction, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 medium leeks (white portion only)
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 quarts chicken broth
2 cups milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
3 tablespoons minced chives

Steps:

  • Cut leeks into 1/4-in. slices. In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute leeks and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until bubbly. Gradually add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes. , Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender until smooth; return to pan. Add milk and cream; heat through. Garnish with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 756mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CORIANDER, BARLEY, LEEK SOUP



Coriander, Barley, Leek Soup image

Exotic flavors add pungency and depth to this hearty wintery soup. This is by far the best recipe I have ever invented. This soup refrigerates marvelously.

Provided by JOSHI

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

Time 2h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups water
1 cup uncooked pearl barley
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 bunch leeks, chopped
1 ¼ pounds ground turkey
2 ½ quarts beef stock
1 ½ cups Chinese rice wine
2 ½ tablespoons ground coriander
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the 3 cups water to a boil. Stir in the barley. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Heat the olive oil in a stock pot over medium-high heat, and saute the onions and leeks until tender. Mix in the turkey, and cook until heated through. Pour the beef stock into the pot, and stir in the cooked barley. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Mix the rice wine into the soup, and season with coriander. Continue cooking about 10 minutes. Season with pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 44.8 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 154.2 mg, Sugar 6 g

LEEKS IN ORANGE SAUCE



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Make and share this Leeks in Orange Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Studentchef

Categories     Greens

Time 25m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

450 g leeks, sliced and finely chopped
30 g butter
1 freshly-grated orange, zest of
6 teaspoons orange juice
salt and black pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons flour
360 ml milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan and fry the leeks for 2 minutes before adding the lemon juice and seasoning to taste.
  • Put the lid on and allow the mixture to sweat gently for about 5 minutes, or until tender.
  • Add the flour to the mixture and stir in thoroughly before adding the orange zest. Stir to combine, then gradually add the milk, stirring all the while.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce to a simmer, allowing it to cook for 5 minutes more. Add the lemon juice and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.7, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 22.7, Sodium 95.2, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.2, Protein 4.2

EASY LEEK AND POTATO SOUP



Easy Leek and Potato Soup image

Hearty, warming, and absolutely delicious! Add cornstarch to thicken the soup if it is too thin. Serve with buttered bread.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Potato Soup

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
3 cups chicken stock
3 potatoes, peeled and diced
3 large leeks, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
1 cube vegetable bouillon
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add stock, potatoes, leeks, parsley, bouquet garni, bouillon cube, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove soup from heat; discard bouquet garni. Puree soup in the pot using a hand blender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 23.5 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 653.9 mg, Sugar 7 g

CREAMY LEEK SOUP



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Categories     Blender     Dairy     Herb     Onion     Potato     Vegetable     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 (first course) servings with leftovers

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 medium leeks (3 pound), trimmed, leaving white and pale green parts only, and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
1 small boiling potato (6 ounces)
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 cups chicken stock or reduced-sodium chicken broth (24 fluid ounces)
3 cups water
1 Turkish bay leaf or 1/2 California
1 1/2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chilled heavy cream

Steps:

  • Wash sliced leeks in a large bowl of cold water, agitating them, then lift out and drain well in a colander.
  • Cook leeks, onion, carrot, celery, salt, and pepper in 4 tablespoons butter in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Peel potato and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, then add to onion mixture along with wine, stock, water, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in parsley and simmer soup, uncovered, 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf and keep soup at a bare simmer.
  • Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a 1-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, then add flour and cook roux, whisking, until golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add 2 cups simmering stock (from soup), whisking vigorously (mixture will be thick), then whisk mixture into remaining soup and return to a simmer, whisking.
  • Blend soup in 4 batches in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), about 1 minute per batch, transferring to a 3- to 4-quart saucepan. Reheat if necessary, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Beat cream in a bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until it almost forms soft peaks. Serve soup topped with cream.

Tips:

  • Choose the right oranges: Use navel oranges for a sweeter soup, or blood oranges for a more tart flavor.
  • Use fresh leeks: Fresh leeks will have a brighter flavor than store-bought leeks.
  • Don't overcook the leeks: Overcooked leeks will become mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth: A good quality vegetable broth will add depth of flavor to the soup.
  • Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
  • Serve with a garnish: A dollop of crème fraîche, a sprinkle of chopped chives, or a drizzle of olive oil will add a nice finishing touch to the soup.

Conclusion:

Orange leek soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover oranges and leeks. This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated, or it can be frozen for later use. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give orange leek soup a try!

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