Leek and Potato Soup

Leek and Potato Soup Recipe

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Leek and Potato Soup Recipe

This leek and potato soup recipe is the pefect summer and winter's day companion. You can enjoy this leek and potato soup hot or cold. It is not listed as a Gazpacho (cold soup), but it tastes good cold too.


There are few things as enjoyable as a bowl of soup with home made bread. it warms you up from the inside and makes you feel homely. It is a great way to keep warm in the winter.


For those who do not like meat, this leek and potato soup is the pefect companion. Potatoes are a good source of fiber, which can help you lose weight by keeping you full longer. Fiber can help prevent heart disease by keeping cholesterol and blood sugar levels in check. Potatoes are also full of antioxidants that work to prevent diseases and vitamins that help your body function properly.


Leeks are rich in flavonoids, especially one called kaempferol. Flavonoids are antioxidants and may have anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anticancer properties, as well as other health benefits


Put the healthy leeks and the potatoes together, make a soup and you have a healthy lunch or dinner treat.


We are happy you are here and we hope you enjoy our leek and potato soup recipe. Please let us know what you think if you have tried this recipe.


Thanks and happy cooking.

Recipe Info

Yield

Serves: 4

Nutrition

Calories: 215
Carbs: 32 g
Fat: 8.3 g
Protein: 6.2 g

Cooking Times

20 min
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40 min
Cook Time
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60 min
Total Time
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Preparation

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Melt the butter or margarine in a large saucepan and saute the leeks until soft
  2. Add the potato slices and stock
  3. Season with salt and pepper and nutmeg and bring to a boil
  4. Simmer, covered until the vegetables are soft
  5. Cool the soup slightly and liquidise in a blender to form a puree
  6. Stir in the cream before serving and garnish with a dollop of cream, chopped chives and nutmeg

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Mary Slater
Simply delicious leek and potato soup. Quick and super easy. 5.00
March 6 , 2022

Gary Wills
The best potato and leek soup recipe I have tried. Delicious. 5.00
March 6 , 2022

Desmond Aire
Tasty potato and leek sou;p. 4.00
March 6 , 2022

William Shakur
Quality leek and potato soup recipe. Definitely one to include in a cookbook. 5.00
November 3 , 2021

Cynthia Harper
Great, quick, and easy leek and potato soup recipe. Thanks for sharing. It is on the menu tonight. I know my hubby and kids will love this soup. Thanks for the recipe. 5.00
October 31 , 2021

Lee Sotronis
Terrific leek and potato soup recipe. Love the combinations of leeks and potatoes. Really tasty soup. Thanks. 5.00
October 5 , 2021

Victor Gorgoza
I am not a fan of soups, but this leek and potato soup is delicious. What a winner you have got here. Well done. 5.00
October 4 , 2021

Iwan Ross
I remember when I had covid-19, my wife used to make this leek and potato soup recipe. I know it is not my imagination and I know it made me feel better. Great recipe! 5.00
July 2 , 2021

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