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    Home » Main Courses » Leek and Potato Soup

    Leek and Potato Soup

    Published: Oct 15, 2021 · Modified: Dec 25, 2022 · by Lexa · 31 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This delicious variation of the classic French potato leek soup, or potage parmentier, is a more creamy and hearty version of the traditional French potato soup recipe. This simple potato soup with cream cheese is flavorful and filling, perfect for cold Fall and Winter days.

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    5 from 52 votes
    bowl of leek and potato soup with croutons and a pot with soup on the left from it this to try later

    It is a very affordable and comforting dish for cozy nights at home, made in a few simple steps. This is definitely one of my favorite French potato dishes, alongside this ginger infused Gratin Dauphinois.

    Summer is coming to an end here in Toronto and the dark and rainy part of the year is approaching. It has been raining all week so far, while temperatures are dropping slowly. Perfect time for a cheesy and creamy leek and potato soup!

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    1. Here's what you need
    2. How to make this Creamy Potato Soup
    3. How to serve it
    4. Storage
    5. Leek and Potato Soup
    6. More Soups and Stews

    Here's what you need

    These are the ingredients you need for this soup. Detailed measurements can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the page. 👇

    picture showing all ingredients needed for this soup

    Potatoes - I use a flavourful all-purpose potato like the Yukon Gold. A potato with very high starch content could make the soup very pasty and I would therefore not recommend it.

    Leek - just regular leek. I use organic, if available.

    Onion - yellow or sweet onions my go-to for soups. You can use shallots instead but would have to triple the amount given in the recipe below.

    Vegetable Stock - Pay careful attention here if the stock is salted already and adjust the amount of salt added to the soup accordingly.

    Cream Cheese - Any type of regular plain cream cheese works here. I would not recommend low fat and/or flavored cream cheese. As for all dairy products, I pay close attention to additives indicated on the label and opt for an organic version most of the time.

    Butter - just a little bit to brown the onions and the leek. Olive oil, coconut fat or other frying fat can be used instead.

    Nutmeg - One of the key ingredients to season this soup. I grind the nutmeg freshly into the soup but you can use pre-ground nutmeg instead.

    Salt & Pepper - Just the basics. As mentioned above, add salt at the very end to taste. The cream cheese and the vegetable stock might contribute a significant amount of saltiness already.

    bowl of soup with a spoon in it and croutons

    How to make this Creamy Potato Soup

    This soup is made easily in a few simple steps even for inexperienced chefs. 😉 We'll start off with preparing our ingredients.

    Peel and chop the onions roughly. Next cut the root portion and the thick green part off the leek and remove the outer layer. Wash remaining leek pieces thoroughly to remove all remaining soil and slice them.

    Lastly, peel the potatoes and cut them into four to six evenly sized pieces. All ingredients will be blended at the end, so don't put too much effort into chopping the vegetables.

    Now, let's move on to cooking the soup. All steps are shown in the pictures below.

    Instructions step 1 to 4 in pictures
    1. Place a large pot on the stove and turn it to medium heat. Melt some butter and glaze the onions until translucent.
    2. Add the sliced leek and sauté until onions and leek turn slightly golden.
    3. Now, add the potato pieces and pour the vegetable stock into the pot.
    4. Once the soup starts to boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer with a closed lid for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
    Instructions step 5 to 6 in pictures
    1. Take a hand blender and puree the ingredients to a creamy and smooth soup. Make sure not to "overblend" your soup. Stop when all ingredients are just smooth, or else the potato starch will turn the soup pasty.
    2. Lastly, add the cream cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Be careful with the salt in case the vegetable stock and cream cheese are salted already. Stir the soup until the cream cheese is completely melted and remove the pot from the heat.
    Pot of leek and potato soup garnished with croutons and nutmeg

    How to serve it

    I absolutely love this soup just by itself as a main dish, served with a side salad and toasted bread. However, it is also the perfect starter for an elegant dinner at home paired with meat dishes.

    As for toppers, a hint of nutmeg and crispy homemade butter croutons are the perfect addition to this delicious creamy dream. You could also top this soup up with fried leek, green onions, chives or crispy pieces of bacon.

    Leek and potato soup on a spoon with blurred background

    Storage

    Since this soup contains dairy products, freezing is not recommended. The soup will last in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

    See guidelines at USDA.gov for instructions on safe handling of fresh ingredients.

    bowl of leek and potato soup with croutons and a pot with soup on the left from it

    Leek and Potato Soup

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    Author: Lexa
    This delicious variation of the classic French potato leek soup is a more creamy and hearty version, made with cream cheese to make it more flavorful and filling on cold Fall and Winter days.
    5 from 52 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course, Soup
    Cuisine French
    Servings 6 Servings
    Calories 335 kcal

    Tools

    • Hand blender

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold)
    • 1 lb leek
    • 1 medium onion
    • 8.5 oz cream cheese (plain)
    • 6.5 cups vegetable stock
    • ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 2 teaspoon salt (depending on whether stock is salted or not)
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • 1 tablespoon butter

    Instructions

    • Peel and chop the onions roughly. Next cut the root portion and the thick green part off the leek and remove the outer layer. Wash the remaining part of the leek thoroughly to remove all soil and slice it.
    • Lastly, peel the potatoes and cut them in 4 to 6 evenly sized pieces. All ingredients will be blended at the end, so don't put too much effort in chopping the vegetables.
    • Place a large pot on the stove and turn it to medium heat. Melt some butter and glaze the onions until translucent.
    • Add the sliced leek and sauté until onions and leek turn slightly golden.
    • Now, add the potato pieces and pour the vegetable stock into the pot.
    • Once the soup starts to boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer with a closed lid for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
    • Take a hand blender and blend the ingredients to a creamy and smooth soup.
    • Lastly, add the cream cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir the soup until the cream cheese is completely melted and remove the pot from the heat.

    Notes

    The amount of Salt is calculated based on the usage of pre-salted vegetable stock. More or less salt may be needed, depending on the saltiness of the cream cheese and the vegetable stock used.
    Blending the Soup - Do not over puree this soup or it will turn pasty. Stop blending when the soup is just smooth.
     

    NUTRITION FACTS

    Calories: 335kcal (17%) | Carbohydrates: 46g (15%) | Protein: 7g (14%) | Fat: 15g (23%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 46mg (15%) | Sodium: 1936mg (84%) | Potassium: 915mg (26%) | Fiber: 5g (21%) | Sugar: 8g (9%) | Vitamin A: 2213IU (44%) | Vitamin C: 42mg (51%) | Calcium: 110mg (11%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)

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    Comments

    1. Izel

      November 02, 2022 at 1:26 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious, thank you.

      Reply
      • Lexa

        November 12, 2022 at 10:41 am

        I'm glad you liked it 🙂

        Reply
    2. Toni

      October 22, 2021 at 12:17 pm

      5 stars
      This is such an amazing soup! So good and delicious!

      Reply
      • Lexa

        October 22, 2021 at 5:51 pm

        Thank you.

        Reply
    3. Amy Liu Dong

      October 21, 2021 at 8:25 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a perfect soup for my cold weather today. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Lexa

        October 22, 2021 at 5:51 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    4. Lara Brooks

      October 21, 2021 at 6:18 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a good and easy recipe! Perfect for soup season!

      Reply
      • Lexa

        October 22, 2021 at 5:51 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    5. Jeri

      October 21, 2021 at 4:23 pm

      5 stars
      Potato soup is one of my favorites, and I can't wait to try this recipe with leeks! It looks like the perfect soup for these cooler evenings!

      Reply
      • Lexa

        October 22, 2021 at 5:50 pm

        Thanks so much Jeri! I hope you'll like it.

        Reply
    6. Amanda Scarlati

      October 21, 2021 at 1:54 pm

      5 stars
      This soup was so creamy and delicious, perfect for a rainy day!

      Reply
      • Lexa

        October 22, 2021 at 5:50 pm

        Thank you.

        Reply
    7. Natalie

      October 21, 2021 at 12:58 pm

      5 stars
      Such a simple soup, yet so delicious and so healthy. I love it! I will definitely give your recipe a try. Looks yummy!

      Reply
      • Lexa

        October 22, 2021 at 5:50 pm

        Glad it inspired you for your meal planning.

        Reply
    8. Chef Dennis

      October 21, 2021 at 12:22 pm

      5 stars
      Its been getting chilly here and your potato soup made a delicious and warming dinner!

      Reply
      • Lexa

        October 22, 2021 at 5:49 pm

        thanks!

        Reply
    9. Kayla DiMaggio

      October 21, 2021 at 7:59 am

      5 stars
      Yum! I love a good hearty Potato Leek soup! This was so delicious!

      Reply
      • Lexa

        October 22, 2021 at 5:49 pm

        Thank you.

        Reply
    10. Megan Ellam

      October 21, 2021 at 3:02 am

      5 stars
      This looks amazing! I cannot wait to give it a try. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Lexa

        October 22, 2021 at 5:49 pm

        Thanks. Hope you'll like it

        Reply
    11. Jean

      October 21, 2021 at 12:51 am

      5 stars
      I would like to make this soup it looks so good and warm!

      Reply
      • Lexa

        October 22, 2021 at 5:48 pm

        Let me know how it turns out!

        Reply
    12. Addie

      October 20, 2021 at 10:49 pm

      5 stars
      Such a cozy soup! Yum!

      Reply
      • Lexa

        October 22, 2021 at 5:48 pm

        Thank you.

        Reply
    13. Oscar

      October 20, 2021 at 8:35 pm

      5 stars
      I love leaks and the fact that you add cream cheese to this recipe makes it even better. So creamy and rich, love this soup.

      Reply
      • Lexa

        October 22, 2021 at 5:48 pm

        Thanks Oscar!

        Reply
    14. Melissa

      October 20, 2021 at 7:15 pm

      5 stars
      I like that I can make this with ingredients I have on hand. Thank you!

      Reply
    15. Alexandra

      October 18, 2021 at 6:24 pm

      5 stars
      Such a delicious soup!

      Reply
      • Lexa

        October 18, 2021 at 7:31 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    16. Bernice

      October 18, 2021 at 11:37 am

      5 stars
      Such an easy, comforting soup that tastes delicious!

      Reply
      • Lexa

        October 18, 2021 at 5:36 pm

        Thank you Bernice!

        Reply

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