Description
A comforting and wholesome dairy-free soup featuring creamy potatoes and the savory essence of leeks, perfect for a cozy evening or quick lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large leeks, cleaned and sliced
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the diced potatoes and vegetable broth, stir to combine, and bring to a vigorous boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer gently until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or transfer to a regular blender in batches.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add minced garlic with the leeks or a splash of coconut milk at the end for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg