The BEST Potato Leek Soup Recipe (Easy To Prep In 5 Minutes)

Warm, rich, and comforting, this potato leek soup has everything you need. It combines tender potatoes and leeks in an incredibly creamy broth that is loaded with flavor. Oh, and the best part is this potato leek soup recipe takes just under 10 minutes to prepare!

The Best Potato Leek Soup

If you're looking for a new soup recipe to try, this potato leek soup won't disappoint. Potato leek soup, also known as potage parmentier, is a classic French dish that makes for one of the most delicious comfort food.

It's a simple soup, yet it packs so much flavor! The two main ingredients - potatoes and leeks - are cooked until fork-tender and then smothered in a rich, creamy, buttery homemade broth that is seasoned to perfection.

Gah, it's just so good!

Plus, along with being delicious, this creamy potato leek soup recipe is truly easy to make. The only cooking on your part will involve sauteeing the leeks and garlic, then you just have to add everything to a pot and let 'em cook for about 30 minutes.

By the way, since the soup is so easy to make, you can easily whip up this air fryer garlic bread to go on the side with it. The crusty bread is delicious dipped in the creamy potato leek soup.

Ingredients

One of my favorite things about this potato leek soup is that it's made entirely of kitchen/pantry staples. Honestly, you probably already have most - if not all - of them in your house already!

Anyway, here's what you'll need to make potato leek soup:

• 4 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 3 tablespoons of butter
• 3 leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves chopped
• 5 cups of vegetable stock
• 2 bay leaves
• Thyme sprigs (dried or fresh thyme)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• Chives, finely chopped (for garnish)

Not bad, right?

By the way, you can use many of these same ingredients to make this vegetarian quiche recipe. So, if you end up with some extras of 'em, you definitely should give that one a try as well!

Ingredient Substitutions and Suggestions

I always make this easy potato and leek soup with the ingredients listed above, but with that said, there are plenty of substitutions and additions that you can make.

First off, I prefer to use Yukon Gold potatoes for their natural buttery flavor and how well they hold up to boiling, but other varieties, such as red potatoes or Russet potatoes, work too. If you want a bit of texture in your potato leek soup, you can also leave the skin on - just make sure to wash them properly first.

As for the stock, I like how the veggie broth is subtle, yet it beautifully complements the leek flavor of this dish. If you don't have any, chicken stock is a great substitute. You can certainly use pork or beef stock if that's all you have, but keep in mind it may overpower the other flavors of the soup compared to using chicken broth. 

Lastly, you can always throw in some spinach, mushrooms, carrots, celery, parsley, and other veggies if you want to make this soup even healthier. My wife and I love adding spinach to the soup when we make it. Also, if you're looking for some added protein, you can add cooked bacon, diced chicken, or sausage.

And, to top it off, things like a sprinkle of cheese, a squeeze of lemon juice, fried onions, or sour cream are great options. The possibilities are really endless for this easy potato soup!

How to Make Potato Leek Soup

As I mentioned already, this potato leek soup recipe is a breeze to make.

The majority of the cooking time is just letting the soup bubble away on the stove, so you can just sit back and relax while it cooks. Or, of course, you can also make any sides that you want to go with it while it's cooking too.

Anyway, let's stop wasting time and get cooking!

Step 1: Saute the garlic and leeks

First things first, take out a large pot or dutch oven and put it over medium heat.

Then, when the pot is hot, add the butter to it. Once it starts melting, you can add the chopped leeks and garlic in. Oh, and if you don't want to use butter, you can also use olive oil, but I think butter works best here.

Now cook the leeks and garlic for about 5 minutes or until they start to soften. Also, I recommend stirring the ingredients around every few minutes while they're cooking, so they cook evenly.

Step 2: Add the Rest of The Ingredients

Once the leeks and garlic are good to go, you can add the chopped potatoes, vegetable stock, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot.

Next, you'll want to bring the soup to a boil and then lower the heat to a simmer and let it cook for about 25 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 3: Blend it all together and Serve

Now that the potatoes are tender, you'll want to turn off the heat and use an immersion blender to blend all of the soup ingredients together until they're nice and smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can transfer the soup mixture to a blender and blend until you have a smooth soup.

By the way, if you want a soup with chunkier potatoes, just process the soup mixture a few times and don't blend fully.

Anyway, once your potato leek soup is looking good, you can add the heavy cream to it and give it a little stir.

Finally, transfer the soup to bowls and serve with chopped chives and a sprinkle of black pepper on top. Enjoy!

How to Store Potato Leek Soup

This recipe for potato leek soup will make about 4 servings, so there's a good chance you'll have some leftovers if you're just making it for 1-2 people.

With that said, if you do end up with some leftover soup, you can transfer the cooled soup to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for about 3-5 days.

Alternatively, if you want to keep the leftover soup for even longer, you can transfer it to an airtight container - or freezer-safe bag - and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.

How to Reheat Potato Leek Soup

Whenever you're ready to enjoy this leek soup again, you'll definitely want to reheat it. My favorite way to reheat soup is to put it back in a pot on the stovetop over medium heat and just stir it frequently until it's warmed through.

For a quicker method, you can microwave the soup in 30-second increments, stirring between each one until it reaches your desired temperature.

Wrapping It Up

Well, that's how to make potato leek soup!

This is just such a rich and creamy potato soup recipe. It's filled with so many delicious flavors - from the tender potatoes and leeks to the buttery, creamy broth, it's just so, so delicious. Not to mention, it's so easy to make too.

Anyway, I hope you like this potato and leek soup recipe as much as I/we do.

If you give it a try, leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts!

More Soup Recipes

If you liked this potato leek soup recipe, we have a bunch of other easy soup recipes on the blog that you can try out next!

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• Dill pickle soup
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• Ground beef vegetable soup
• Chicken and dumpling soup
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