Yep, I love soup. And especially when the weather is as lovely and cool as it is now. So, I thought of making this real simple leek and potato soup with a few other veggies thrown in. Since I like simple cooking, aside from chopping up, the soup was ready in just 15 minutes. Quick, easy, healthy and yummy, kids loved them as well. What more can we want?
This is how I make this potato leek soup:
Potato leek soup recipe
This is a hearty and delicious leek and potato soup recipe that is light and perfect for both winter evenings and otherwise. Do try this easy recipe.
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Ingredients
- 1 large leek take out the tough green leaves and chop up the rest after thorough washing
- 2 potatoes diced into cubes
- 1 onion chopped fine
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 small carrots chopped
- 1 zucchini chopped
- 1 tsp. butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. garam masala (optional) my Indian twist
- salt to taste
- Some water, vegetable broth or chicken broth if you have them. You could use a soup cube if you have it
- 1 tbsp. finely chopped dill
- 2 mushrooms for garnish
Instructions
- Tip in the butter in a pan or a pot. Heat it. Put in the chopped veggies like leeks, onions, minced garlic, zucchini and carrots.
- Let them cook for 3-4 minutes. Put in the potatoes and water or stock.
- Let it come to a boil. Add salt and garam masala and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Turn off the fire and blend it not too fine. Put the soup back in the pan and add milk. Boil for a couple of minutes more.
- Add finely chopped dill and freshly ground pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Add finely sliced mushrooms either sauteed or cooked in the boiling soup for about a minute. Serve with toasted bread for a satisfying leek and potato soup.
Notes
- If you want potato leek soup vegan version then omit the milk and butter. Use stock and oil instead.
- If you can't find leeks, use spring onions in their place. You can also use more onion instead.
- This is a thick soup. Add more stock or water if it feels too thick.
- You could add other vegetables like beans etc. if you so desire.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Potato leek soup recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 78mg3%
Potassium 870mg25%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 5980IU120%
Vitamin C 29.5mg36%
Calcium 149mg15%
Iron 4.6mg26%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Dagny says
Yum...!
Rachna says
🙂 It was. The kids loved it.
Dagny says
Yum...!
Rachna says
🙂 It was. The kids loved it.
B K chowla says
Looks good....
Rachna says
Thank you!
B K chowla says
Looks good....
Rachna says
Thank you!
Nabanita says
yummy!.. its really something to make soup from scratch when I spoil even the ready to eat ones!! You are really talented Rachna ! 🙂
Rachna says
Thank you Naba :). But really anyone can do this. It is a very simple recipe, not that I want to take away from my talent ;-).
Nabanita says
yummy!.. its really something to make soup from scratch when I spoil even the ready to eat ones!! You are really talented Rachna ! 🙂
Rachna says
Thank you Naba :). But really anyone can do this. It is a very simple recipe, not that I want to take away from my talent ;-).
Usha Menon says
looks yummy.
Rachna says
Thank you Ushaji :).
Usha Menon says
looks yummy.
Rachna says
Thank you Ushaji :).
Shilpa Gupte says
First of all, I love having soups when it is such a suhana mausam. Secondly, this soup has my favourite garlic and thirdly, you serve it with sautéed mushrooms and toasted bread! The entire package is 'to-die-for' ! Bas, ab kitchen mein jaa kar banaega kaun!? Should I come over to your place? Remember the house -keeping service I offered in return of some yummy food cooked by you? That offer still stands...Hehehe! Loved this recipe, Rachna. Hoping to try it some day, when the cooking bug bites! ?❤
Rachna says
hehe You are most welcome to come and eat here. But you know these recipes are very simple and easy even for non cooks. Do try. 🙂
Shilpa Gupte says
I will! 🙂
Shilpa Gupte says
First of all, I love having soups when it is such a suhana mausam. Secondly, this soup has my favourite garlic and thirdly, you serve it with sautéed mushrooms and toasted bread! The entire package is 'to-die-for' ! Bas, ab kitchen mein jaa kar banaega kaun!? Should I come over to your place? Remember the house -keeping service I offered in return of some yummy food cooked by you? That offer still stands...Hehehe! Loved this recipe, Rachna. Hoping to try it some day, when the cooking bug bites! ?❤
Rachna says
hehe You are most welcome to come and eat here. But you know these recipes are very simple and easy even for non cooks. Do try. 🙂
Shilpa Gupte says
I will! 🙂
Shailaja V says
I make a similar version using potatoes, carrots and peas but I pressure cook it. This sounds incredibly tasty and oh, the weather today is screaming for it 😀 Thanks Rachna!
Rachna says
Sounds good. If you don't have leek, you could use spring onion or just normal onion as replacement. 🙂
Shailaja V says
I make a similar version using potatoes, carrots and peas but I pressure cook it. This sounds incredibly tasty and oh, the weather today is screaming for it 😀 Thanks Rachna!
Rachna says
Sounds good. If you don't have leek, you could use spring onion or just normal onion as replacement. 🙂