Potato-Leek Soup Recipe

Potato-Leek Soup Recipe Rating 5

This savory soup is a dish we especially enjoy for dinner on a cold night. Served with hot homemade bread or rolls, it's delicious.—Patricia Wells, Riverhead, New York

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Potato-Leek Soup Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Cook: 20 min.
  • Yield: 8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups sliced leeks (white portion only)
  • 1/2 cup butter, divided
  • 5 cups cubed peeled potatoes
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1-1/3 cups cubed carrots
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cups milk
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes

Directions

  • In a large Dutch oven, saute leeks in 1/4 cup butter until tender. Add potatoes, celery, carrots, 1/2 teaspoon salt and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour, pepper and remaining salt until smooth; gradually add the milk and bouillon. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir into vegetables. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Yield: 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 298 calories, 16 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 774 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Potato-Leek Soup in Taste of Home December/January 1995, p65

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Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2011 by estherbotelho

Because we are SALT conscious in our household, I used only the first 1/2 tsp. salt with leek and potato and swapped out the water for my homemade chicken broth with less salt and added two garlic cloves minced. I omitted the chicken boullion in the white sauce. Two thumbs up!


Reviewed on Apr. 09, 2011 by lafleur

Wonderful flavor! Never cooked w/leeks before. Did make a couple changes, no carrots, an extra cup of leeks, & 6 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled. Will definitely make again.


Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2011 by Doctor Z

The recipe was pretty easy to make. The time to complete the recipe must start from the time the vegetables are chopped. If you are doing that by hand add 20 minutes or so.

I didn't find that the carrots added much and there was quite a bit of butter used. I also tried using frozen leeks. Next time I use fresh leeks, less butter and maybe no carrots. I also need to work on my roux technique. Too many lumps I had to strain out.

The flavor is definitely mild. I might add a few more leeks next time.


Reviewed on Dec. 06, 2010 by Freelance Cook

awesome mellow flavor... delicious!


Reviewed on May. 12, 2009 by AnnaPeaster

This is an excellent soup. It is mild but still has alot of flavor. My husband is always looking for leek patches and bringing home this "fragrant" onion to munch on with a cold beer. He had dug up some small ones (no thicker than a pinky finger)and asked me to find a recipe for potato leek soup. I knew Taste of Home was the place to look.

 
 
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