Best 8 Potato Leek Soup With Fennel And Watercress Recipes

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Potato leek soup with fennel and watercress is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover potatoes and leeks. This soup is full of flavor, thanks to the combination of sweet potatoes, leeks, fennel, and watercress. The potatoes and leeks provide a creamy base, while the fennel and watercress add a bit of spice and bitterness.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

LEEK POTATO SOUP



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Alton Brown's Leek Potato Soup, or vichyssoise, is equally delicious hot or cold, from Good Eats on Food Network.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound leeks, cleaned and dark green sections removed, approximately 4 to 5 medium
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Heavy pinch kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning
14 ounces, approximately 3 small, Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced small
1 quart vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon snipped chives

Steps:

  • Chop the leeks into small pieces.
  • In a 6-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the leeks and a heavy pinch of salt and sweat for 5 minutes. Decrease the heat to medium-low and cook until the leeks are tender, approximately 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the potatoes and the vegetable broth, increase the heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and gently simmer until the potatoes are soft, approximately 45 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and puree the mixture with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in the heavy cream, buttermilk, and white pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired. Sprinkle with chives and serve immediately, or chill and serve cold.

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

LEEK AND FENNEL SOUP



Leek and Fennel Soup image

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 WITH FENNEL AND WATERCRESS



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Make and share this Potato-Leek Soup With Fennel and Watercress recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marzalicious

Categories     Potato

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 leeks (with tender green parts)
2 fennel bulbs
2 baking potatoes
6 cups vegetable stock or 6 cups prepared broth
1 bunch watercress, stems removed
salt
fresh ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Warm the oil in a soup pot.
  • Add the leeks and saute.
  • Add the fennel and potatoes and continue to saute.
  • Add the stock and bring to a simmer.
  • Cook until all the vegetables are completely softened.
  • Add watercress, cooking it until it's wilted but still bright green.
  • Use a handheld blender until smooth.
  • Add the salt and white pepper.
  • Enjoy!
  • For Vegetarian use vegetable broth.

WATERCRESS AND POTATO SOUP



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Blend peppery watercress with potato and shallot for a satisfying soup.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped shallot
1 cup chopped peeled potato
1 medium clove garlic, minced
1 sprig fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup firmly packed chopped watercress
1/4 to 1/2 cup heavy cream, as desired
Sliced toasted almonds and chopped chives, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the potato, garlic, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring, until the potatoes are well coated, 2 to 3 minutes more. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a simmer. Stir in the watercress and cook 5 minutes more. Remove from the heat, discard the thyme and let cool at least 5 minutes. Carefully puree until smooth with a handheld immersion blender or in 2 to 3 batches in a blender (do not fill the blender more than halfway full per batch).
  • Stir in the cream and reheat the soup if necessary, adjusting the consistency and seasoning with additional water, salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot sprinkled with almonds and chives.

POTATO, LEEK AND FENNEL SOUP



Potato, Leek and Fennel Soup image

Provided by Jeanne Silvestri

Categories     Soup/Stew     Potato     Vegetable     Christmas     Quick & Easy     Fennel     Leek     Spring     Bon Appétit     Florida

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 cups sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only)
2 cups sliced fennel bulb, fronds reserved for garnish
4 14 1/2-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth
2 pounds red-skinned potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 4 cups)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add leeks and fennel and sauté until leeks are translucent, about 7 minutes. Add broth and potatoes and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer soup until potatoes are very tender, about 25 minutes. Working in batches, purée soup in blender. Return to same pot. Rewarm soup if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with reserved fennel fronds and serve.

WATERCRESS AND LEEK SOUP



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Categories     Low Sodium     Leek     Watercress     Simmer     Boil

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium leeks, pale-green parts only, chopped, washed well and dried
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth
1 medium russet potato, peeled and chopped
4 cups water
3 bunches watercress (about 5 ounces each), thick ends trimmed, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add leeks and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally, 4 to 6 minutes. Add broth, potato, and the water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook, partially covered, until potato is tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Add two-thirds of the watercress and cook until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Working in batches, purée soup until smooth in a blender, being careful not to fill jar more than halfway each time. Return to pan and season soup with salt (reheat over medium if necessary).
  • In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Add remaining watercress and toss. Serve soup topped with watercress.
  • about watercress
  • Watercress is a dark, leafy green with thick stems and a peppery taste that mellows once it's cooked. Look for bunches with bright, glossy green leaves that haven't begun to wilt. Wrap in paper towels and refrigerate in a plastic bag up to 3 days. Always wash watercress just before using-place in a colander, and rinse well with cold water. Dry thoroughly and trim off thick stems.
  • nutrition information
  • (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 161
  • Fat: 7.2g (1.2g Saturated Fat)
  • Protein: 5.8g
  • Carbohydrates: 20.5g
  • Fiber: 2.2g

ROASTED GARLIC, POTATO, LEEK AND FENNEL SOUP



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A hearty pureed soup with lots of flavor. Good with hot rolls or French bread. Try to find a fennel bulb with some fronds (leaves) still attached. Trim these off and save some for garnish.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Potato

Time 2h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

20 garlic cloves, peeled
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 leeks, white and pale green parts
1 fennel bulb, diced
5 cups low sodium chicken broth (or use vegetable broth)
3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped fine (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
fennel leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325F while peeling garlic cloves.
  • Place garlic cloves in small baking pan; add 1 tablespoons of the olive oil and stir to coat well. Roast for 20 minutes or until golden.
  • In large heavy saucepan heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add leeks and fennel; saute until mixture begins to brown slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Add broth, potatoes, roasted garlic, thyme and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Remove bay leaves and discard.
  • Puree soup, in batches, in food processor or blender. Return to sauce pan and heat through.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Divide among 4 bowls and top each with a tablespoon of yogurt.
  • Garnish with a bit of chopped fennel leaves, if desired.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut leeks and fennel.
  • If you don't have a blender, you can mash the soup with a potato masher.
  • For a smoother soup, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve.
  • Garnish the soup with fresh herbs, such as chives or parsley.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

This potato leek soup with fennel and watercress is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. The fennel and watercress add a unique flavor to the soup, and the potato and leek give it a creamy and rich texture. This soup is also very easy to make, and it can be made in under an hour. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.

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