Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of this Rustic Potato Leek Soup, an ideal dish for chilly evenings or gatherings. This hearty, gluten-free, and vegan soup features a delightful blend of tender Yukon Gold potatoes and fragrant leeks, simmered to perfection in a savory vegetable broth. Customizable with toppings like crunchy croutons, grated Parmesan, or fresh chives, it offers a unique twist each time you make it. Perfect for meal prep, this soup provides satisfying lunches or dinners throughout the week. Impress your guests or treat yourself to a bowl of this delicious homemade goodness today.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium white onion
- 3 leeks
- 1 rib celery
- 5 cloves garlic
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 ¼ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 6 cups vegetable stock
- Fresh thyme
- Bay leaves
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onion for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add leeks, celery, and garlic; sauté for an additional 3 minutes.
- Deglaze the pot with white wine, scraping up browned bits.
- Stir in potatoes, vegetable stock, thyme sprigs, bay leaves, and cayenne.
- Bring to a simmer; reduce heat and cover for 10-15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Remove bay leaves and thyme; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg