Name: Easy Potato Leek Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 leeks (white part only); 6 russet potatoes (medium); 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 3 cups low-sodium broth (chicken or vegetable); 1 tsp ground black pepper; salt to taste; 4 cups leafy greens (spinach, kale, or collards)

Easy Potato Leek Soup

Print Recipe

CourseDinner, Lunch, Soup

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time15 minutes

Servings

Calories348kcal

Equipment

Stock pot or large sauce pot
serving spoon
Spatula
Knife
cutting board
measuring spoons and cups
immersion blender (or blender)

Ingredients

2 leeks white part only
6 russet potatoes medium
1 Tbsp. olive oil
3 cups low-sodium broth chicken or vegetable
1 tsp ground black pepper
salt to taste
4 cups leafy greens spinach, kale, or collards

Instructions

Wash leeks well under clean water (make sure to get between the layers). Slice the white part of the leeks and set aside.
Scrub the outside of the potatoes under clean water. With skins on, cut potatoes into 1 inch cubes and set aside.
Wash greens under clean water and cut into bite size pieces, set aside.
In a medium to large pot, add olive oil and bring to temperature. Add sliced leeks and sauté about 2-3 minutes. Add potatoes and seasonings. Stir together and sauté for 1 more minute.
Pour broth into the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover with lid. Simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
With an immersion blender*, blend half the soup, leaving chunks. Stir in leafy greens Once greens are wilted, serve in individual bowls and enjoy!
(*Can use a blender instead. Just add half the soup to the blender, blend, and stir back into the soup.)

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Notes

Add a protein source to make this into a balanced meal. Beans, cooked ground chicken, turkey, sausage, and beef would all be delicious!

Nutrition Facts

Easy Potato Leek Soup

Serving Size

1 serving

Amount per 1 Serving

Calories

348

% Daily Value*

Fat

Saturated Fat

Sodium

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Calcium

Iron

Potassium

1640

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Easy Potato Leek Soup