Description
This chunky Potato and Leek Soup is the ultimate comfort meal, celebrating rustic textures and simple, hearty ingredients. Unlike smooth purées, this one-pot version features tender potato bites and sweet leeks in a creamy, buttery base that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 large leeks, white and light green parts only, cleaned and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed (about 4–5 medium potatoes)
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chives or crispy fried leeks for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Clean the Leeks: Place sliced leeks in a bowl of cold water, swish to remove dirt, and pat dry.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add leeks and a pinch of salt; cook until soft but not brown, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in garlic for the last 60 seconds.
- Simmer the Soup: Add potatoes, thyme, bay leaf, and broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Texture and Finish: Remove the bay leaf and thyme stems. Use a potato masher to press down 3-4 times to thicken the soup while keeping it mostly chunky.
- Add Cream: Stir in the heavy cream or coconut milk and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish and Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with fresh chives or crispy leeks.
Notes
For the best texture, use Yukon Gold potatoes as they hold their shape well without becoming gluey. Avoid using a blender for this recipe to preserve the rustic, chunky feel. If the soup is too thick after storing, add a splash of broth when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg