Easy Potato Leek Soup Recipe
This is one soup that I’m asked about often, and I am finally sharing my recipe with you. I am such a big fan of soups! I know some nay-sayers will claim this bowl of happiness and warmth is not a meal, but I beg to differ. My goal when I’m making a pot of soup is not just great flavor, but ensuring that it’s filling as well. This soup, loaded with potatoes and leeks, then blended to a creamy and hearty consistency, will be guaranteed to have everyone at the table satisfied after they enjoy a bowl. Just look at that list of ingredients! I didn’t even have to go to the grocery store to make this soup, and I bet you won’t either.
Ingredients
Leeks – Find some nice and large ones. Butter – I prefer to use unsalted to have control over the sodium. White onion – For a mild onion flavor. Shallot would also work. Chicken broth – You can use vegetable broth instead, especially if going for a vegetarian soup. Potatoes – Yukon gold or Russets. Bay leaf – Fresh or dried. I used about 3 because mine are quite small. Salt and pepper – To taste. Milk – Any type you have handy. Parsley – Freshly chopped.
How to make potato leek soup
Can I put anything else in my soup?
Load this soup right up! Your kitchen, your rules. For this recipe, I wanted to keep it true to the name. It’s simple but still has deep comforting flavor. Pack your soup with veggies or meats like these:
Corn Peas Carrots Celery Bacon Chicken, cooked and shredded Ground meats, cooked Sausage
What to serve with potato leek soup
You know me! I don’t think I can enjoy a bowl of soup without some good bread to accompany it. You can also make a simple and bright salad to serve with the soup. This recipe is made hearty with potatoes, so it can be enjoyed as a meal on its own. Freshly baked bread:
No Knead Bread White Bread Slow Cooker Bread Biscuits Whole Wheat Cast Iron Bread
Refreshing salad:
Kale Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette Broccoli Salad Chopped Salad Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Can I make this recipe in advance?
Absolutely! In fact, this soup tastes even better the next day once the flavors have had a chance to hang out. I would make this soup 1-2 days ahead of time. Feel free to store it directly in the pot you made it in, as long as the pot has a lid that fits snug.
How to store leftovers
If you have lots of leftovers, you can keep the soup in the pot you made it in with a lid. Otherwise, transfer your leftovers to an airtight container. They’ll last 2-3 days in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave, or over medium heat on your stovetop. You can also keep this soup in the freezer. Leftovers will last 3 months. Letting the soup thaw overnight in the fridge will make reheating easier, however it’ll turn out just find if you reheat it straight from frozen.
Check out these comforting soup recipes:
Sausage and Bean Soup Easy Tortellini Soup Flu Fighter Chicken Noodle Soup Egg Roll Soup Chicken Potato Soup Creamy Potato Soup Chicken Gnocchi Soup Broccoli Cheddar Soup
