Vegan Potato Leek Soup
This creamy Vegan Potato Leek Soup is ready in 30 minutes. An easy, one-pot recipe perfect for meal prep or cozy, healthy dinners. Hearty, satisfying, and incredibly tasty!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 8
Calories: 148kcal
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 leeks white and light green parts only, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 pounds potatoes russet or Yukon Gold
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 14-ounce can full-fat coconut milk or 1 and ½ cups unsweetened soy milk, or any other non-dairy milk
- Chives for garnish, optional
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and garlic, and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Add the remaining ingredients to the pot, stirring well to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. If you don’t have one, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender and blend until creamy.
Serve hot with fresh chopped chives and your favorite toppings.
- Clean the leeks thoroughly: If you have time, slice them lengthwise and rinse under running water to remove any trapped dirt.
- Adjust the consistency: For a thinner soup, add more broth after blending. For thicker texture, simmer longer before blending.
- Use an immersion blender: Blend directly in the pot for easy cleanup. If using a regular blender, let the soup cool slightly and blend in batches to avoid spills.
- Don’t over-blend: Blend until smooth, but avoid over-blending to prevent the soup from becoming too starchy or gummy.
- Make it ahead: This soup tastes even better the next day, as the flavors have more time to meld. Store it in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 773mg | Potassium: 538mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 809IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg