Description
Warm up with our delightful Vegan Potato Leek Soup, a creamy and comforting dish that will become your go-to for chilly days. This easy-to-make soup features wholesome ingredients like tender potatoes and fragrant leeks, blended to perfection for a rich texture. With its nourishing qualities and delicious flavors, this soup is perfect for both vegans and non-vegans alike. Whether you enjoy it as a starter or a main course paired with crusty bread, it’s sure to satisfy your cravings. Enjoy this nutritious meal any day of the week!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large leeks, washed and sliced (white and light green parts)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme (dried or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or plant-based milk)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté leeks for 5-7 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add diced potatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender (or regular blender in batches).
- Stir in almond milk and heat through on low. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg