Rustic Potato Leek Soup
Experience the warmth and comfort of our Rustic Potato Leek Soup, a hearty and satisfying dish that’s perfect for chilly evenings. This vegan and gluten-free soup features creamy potatoes and tender leeks simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth. With its chunky texture and rich taste, it brings the essence of home cooking right to your table. In just 35 minutes, you can serve this delicious soup at family dinners or casual gatherings, leaving everyone craving more. Customize it with your favorite toppings for an added burst of flavor!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 3 leeks, sliced (white and light green parts)
- 1 rib celery, sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 6 cups vegetable stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- Potatoes (about 4 cups, diced)
- Cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, sauté the onion in olive oil until softened. Add the leeks, celery, and garlic; cook for another few minutes.
- Deglaze the pot with white wine, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in diced potatoes, vegetable stock, thyme sprigs, bay leaves, and cayenne.
- Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Cook until potatoes are tender (about 10-15 minutes).
- Remove bay leaves and thyme stems; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm with your choice of toppings like croutons or chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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