Leek and Potato Soup in Soup Maker
Make this creamy leek and potato soup in a soup maker in about 30 minutes! Top it with a drizzle of heavy cream and crumbled bacon and serve with slices of warm bread for a hearty meal.
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Kitchen Gear Needed to Make Leek and Potato Soup in a Soup Maker
Here’s the kitchen utensils and equipment you need to make the leek and potato soup in a soup maker. Gather these, along with the ingredients below, and the recipe will go together quickly, and you’ll have soup on the table in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients & Substitutions for Making Leek and Potato Soup in a Soup Maker
Have these handy, along with all the ingredients listed in the recipe below, so you can whip up a batch of leek and potato soup in the soup maker in no time.
Potatoes I prefer to use yellow potatoes because I like the flavor, but I also think they blend up creamier than white potatoes. Make sure the potatoes you use are chopped into pieces about 1/4″ wide.
Leeks An average sized leek should yield enough for this recipe. See the Tips section below for directions on properly cleaning leeks.
Seasonings I keep seasonings to the basics, just the aromatic blend of onion and garlic sauted in butter, along with salt and pepper. I prefer to keep it simple, but you may wish to add other seasonings like herbs and spices.
Broth I used chicken broth in the recipe, but feel free to use other broths, like vegetable, mushroom, or even a vegan chicken broth.
Heavy Cream I added heavy whipping cream to the recipe, but again, you could use your favorite dairy product, like half-and-half, or even a non-dairy milk product like unflavored, unsweetened almond, soy, oat, or coconut milk.
How to Make Leek and Potato Soup in a Soup Maker
For more detailed directions for soup maker leek and potato soup, see the recipe card below.
Step 1 Add the onion, garlic, and butter to the carafe and select SAUTE.
Step 2 Add the remaining ingredients and give it a stir. Put the lid on and cook on the SMOOTH SOUP setting.
Step 3 Serve immediately. Add toppings if you like, along with bread or crackers.
Tips for Making Leek and Potato Soup in a Soup Maker
How to wash the leeks Leeks often hide lots of dirt and grit between the layers, so it’s important to properly wash them before using them in recipes. Trim and remove the tips, roots, and outer leaves. Slice the leeks in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 1/2″ slices. Put them in a colander and rinse under running water. Fill a large bowl with water and submerge the colander full of leeks into the bowl. Separate the layers as best you can and agitate them in the water to rinse out the grit. Hold the colander under running water again.
Can I make it vegan? To make it vegan, either leave out the butter, or substitute a plant-based butter or oil. Also substitute your favorite plant-based milk for the heavy whipping cream. The chicken broth can be replaced by any of the suggestions in the broth section above, or simply use water.
Can I make it dairy-free? For a dairy-free version, choose your favorite plant-based oil or butter and milk. See the suggestions in the Ingredients section above.
Can I make it low carb? Although this certainly isn’t a keto recipe, it is considered low carb. But if you would like to lower the carbohydrate amount even further, you could use less potatoes in the recipe, or even substitute chopped cauliflower for some of the potatoes.
What if I don’t have a soup maker? No problem! Although I prefer to make leek and potato soup in a soup maker, you can still make the soup if you don’t have one. Just cook everything in a medium saucepan over medium heat on the stove. Stir the soup frequently while it cooks and use a stick blender to blend the soup for about three minutes just before serving.
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Recipe for Making Leek and Potato Soup in a Soup Maker
Leek and Potato Soup in Soup Maker
Make this creamy leek and potato soup in the soup maker in about 30 minutes! Top it with a drizzle of heavy cream and crumbled bacon and serve with slices of warm bread for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 3 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups leeks, cleaned and chopped
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- If your soup maker has a SAUTE function, add the butter, garlic, and onion to the jug and press SAUTE. If it doesn't have a SAUTE function, start with Step 2.
- Add remaining/all ingredients to the soup maker in the order listed. Stir before installing the lid.
- Select SMOOTH SOUP function, then START.
- When the soup in done, serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 385Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 490mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 4gSugar: 9gProtein: 11g
Nutrition information is an approximation and may vary based on the specific ingredients and amounts used when preparing the recipe.
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How to Serve Leek and Potato Soup
Toppings If you follow the recipe as is and go light on the seasonings, you could add a bit more flavor with your toppings. Here are some suggestions that perfectly complement the flavor of the soup:
- Crumbled bacon
- Chopped chives
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Crumbled blue cheese
- Croutons
- Drizzle of cream
Serving Suggestions This soup makes a great light meal, but you could add a salad and/or sandwich to make it a larger meal.
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