Creamy Leek and Potato Soup (Vegetarian)
Creamy Leek and Potato Soup (Vegetarian) blends tender potatoes with gently sautéed leeks for a smooth, comforting bowl with subtle sweetness. Vegetable broth rounds out the flavor while a hint of cayenne adds gentle warmth, making it perfect for a cozy dinner or a light lunch with crusty bread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Leek and Potato Soup (Vegetarian), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a stock pot over medium heat.
- 2
Cook and stir leeks in the hot oil until fully softened, adding the remaining olive oil in small amounts as they cook, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Pour the vegetable broth and water into the pot; add the potatoes.
- 4
Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the potatoes are completely tender, about 25 minutes.
- 5
Pour the potato mixture into a blender, filling it no more than halfway.
- 6
Cover and hold the lid down; pulse a few times, then blend continuously.
- 7
Puree in batches until smooth, then stir the cayenne pepper and salt into the soup.
- Calories 155.97 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 3.63 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 19.77 g 7%
- Total Fat 7.5 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.3 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.65 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 651.7 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 3.22 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 3.57 g --
- Added Sugars 2.75 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 60.89 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.71 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 323.67 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 135.38 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 1.48 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Leek and Potato Soup (Vegetarian) is a French dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Cut Leeks, Diced Potatoes, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 155.97 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Leek and Potato Soup (Vegetarian)?
- It is a French soup recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Creamy Leek and Potato Soup (Vegetarian) made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Cut Leeks, Diced Potatoes, Olive Oil, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Leek and Potato Soup (Vegetarian)?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 155.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Leek and Potato Soup (Vegetarian) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Creamy Leek and Potato Soup (Vegetarian) healthy?
- Creamy Leek and Potato Soup (Vegetarian) has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 155.97 calories and 3.63 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 651.7 mg (28% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.3 g (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.75 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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