Best Vegetarian Potato Leek Soup Recipes

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VEGETARIAN POTATO-LEEK SOUP



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Healthy potato-leek soup for vegetarians.

Provided by plasticRobot

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup olive oil, divided
2 leeks, chopped
1 (32 fluid ounce) container vegetable broth
1 ¾ cups water
2 pounds potatoes, cut into cubes
⅜ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a stock pot over medium heat. Cook and stir leeks in hot oil until completely softened, adding remaining olive oil in small amounts as you cook the leeks, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour vegetable broth and water into the pot; add potatoes. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the potatoes are completely tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Pour potato mixture into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth. Stir cayenne pepper and salt into the soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 315.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

VEGAN POTATO LEEK SOUP



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This vegan potato leek soup uses starchy potatoes to thicken and create a creamy consistency, so there's no need to stir in cream at the end. Top with green onions, chives or your favorite vegan shredded cheese before serving. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
3 medium leeks (white portion only), chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coconut milk, optional
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a nonstick Dutch oven, saute the celery, onions, leeks, green pepper and garlic in oil until tender. Add the potatoes, broth, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally., Puree soup to desired consistency using an immersion blender. Or, cool soup slightly and puree in batches in a blender. Return to pan. If desired, stir in coconut milk. Cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 408mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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