Description
Looking for a comforting, easy dinner that feels like a warm hug? This Best Potato Leek Soup is rich, creamy, and brimming with flavor. It’s the perfect one-pot wonder for quick lunches, cozy weeknight dinners, or meal prep. Loaded with tender Yukon Gold potatoes, mellow-sweet leeks, and fresh herbs, this soup is an ideal go-to when you need something nourishing, soul-warming, and simple to whip up. It’s a family-favorite recipe that also happens to be naturally gluten-free and perfect for anyone exploring healthy meal ideas, easy recipes, or classic comfort food staples.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
2 leeks, cleaned and sliced
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 carrot, diced
4 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
0.5 cup heavy cream (optional)
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley or chives
Instructions
1. Slice leeks in half lengthwise and rinse to remove grit. Chop the white and light green parts. Dice remaining vegetables.
2. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add leeks, onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
3. Add diced potatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 20–25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
4. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup, or transfer part/all to a blender depending on your texture preference.
5. Stir in cream if using. Add salt and pepper to taste. Warm through for a few minutes.
6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped herbs, croutons, or crispy bacon if desired.
Notes
Use Yukon Gold potatoes for best texture and natural creaminess.
You can freeze this soup for up to 3 months and reheat gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg