Creamy Leek, Potato & Pea Soup
Creamy Leek, Potato & Pea Soup blends tender potatoes, mellow leeks, and sweet peas into a silky bowl with a gentle hint of tarragon. The flavor is comforting yet fresh, perfect for a cozy lunch or a light dinner starter, and especially welcome in cooler weather when you want something warm and soothing.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Leek, Potato & Pea Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the leeks in the melted butter until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 2
Stir the potatoes and chicken broth into the leeks and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes.
- 3
Stir the peas and tarragon into the soup; simmer until the peas are tender, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway.
- 5
Hold the blender lid down with a towel and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before letting it run to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Alternatively, you can use a stick blender to puree the soup in the pot.
- 6
Pour the milk into the pureed soup and bring to a simmer over medium heat until heated through. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Calories 353.74 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 18.55 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 61.8 g 22%
- Total Fat 4.74 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 1.91 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 25.34 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 925.23 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 6.73 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 7.22 g --
- Added Sugars 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 213.36 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 4.46 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 1634.47 mg Good Source 35%
- Vitamin A 90.26 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 68.24 mg Good Source 76%
- Vitamin D 1.06 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Leek, Potato & Pea Soup is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Potatoes, Butter, Chicken Broth, and Cut Leeks. Each serving provides about 353.74 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Leek, Potato & Pea Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Potatoes, Butter, Chicken Broth, Cut Leeks, Dried Tarragon. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Leek, Potato & Pea Soup?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 353.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Leek, Potato & Pea Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Creamy Leek, Potato & Pea Soup healthy?
- Creamy Leek, Potato & Pea Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 353.74 calories and 18.55 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 925.23 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.91 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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