Magic Leek Soup
Magic Leek Soup is a delicious and healthy recipe that uses just 6 ingredients!
The original magic leek soup recipe is just leeks boiled in water. It’s said that French women sipped on this broth as a diet aid.
I added some potatoes to the recipe because hot leek water just isn’t gonna cut it for me. Now, this soup is creamy, savory perfection!
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Why This Recipe for Magic Leek Soup is So Good
- The simplicity of the flavors in this recipe makes it a total keeper! There’s just something about potato leek soup that makes it especially cozy and warm.
- It’s rich and creamy without any need for adding milk and cream! Instead, we’ll boil potatoes in the soup and then blend everything up to make a luxurious broth.
- Fast and Easy – You need 6 common ingredients and about 30 minutes to make the most magical leek soup there is.
Tips and Tricks for Making Magic Leek Soup
- Be sure to wash the leeks very well. They tend to hold on to dirt inside all of their layers. I like to chop the leeks, then place them into a large bowl of cold water. The sandy dirt will sink to the bottom and the leeks will float.
- You only need the white/light green parts of the leeks for this recipe. You can use the dark parts in a broccoli, cauliflower, and leek sauté.
- An immersion blender is such a handy gadget to have, and I especially love it for easily blending up soups right in the pot!
- You can add additional flavor to the soup by adding fresh herbs or your favorite seasonings to the pot.
- To Store: Leek soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days, or frozen for a few months! I like to freeze soups in individual serving sizes so that they’re easy to reheat for lunches.
What to Serve with Magic Leek Soup
This soup is perfect with a hunk of crusty bread, or some garlic bread!
Enjoy it with your favorite sandwiches, or with a healthy and filling Kale Apple Salad.
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Magic Leek Soup
Magic Leek Soup is a delicious and healthy recipe that uses just 6 ingredients! Simmer this soup on the stovetop and enjoy a comforting, rustic soup in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 5 leeks diced – green tops discarded
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 large potatoes peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large soup pot and fry the onion and leeks on a medium setting for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Then add the garlic and fry for another minute.
- Add the potatoes, vegetable broth, bay leaf and 4 cups of water. Stir, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and leave to cook for 20 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, blitz the soup until smooth. Season with some salt and pepper to taste.