Leek & Potato Soup

19th December 2025

A smooth, creamy leek and potato soup that’s ready in 15 minutes and full of flavour. Make it into a meal with plenty of bread and butter. With such a simple recipe, seasoning really makes a difference so take the time to taste it and add salt and pepper accordingly.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 onion, sliced

225g/8oz potatoes, cubed

2 medium leeks, sliced

1.2 litres/2 pints vegetable stock

150ml/5fl oz double cream or creme fraiche

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

Heat the oil in a large pan and add the onions, potatoes and leeks. 

 

Cook for 3–4 minutes over a medium heat until starting to soften.


Add the vegetable stock and bring to the boil. 

 

Season with salt and pepper. 

 

Simmer for 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.


Whizz with a hand blender or in a blender until smooth. 

 

Reheat in a clean pan, stir in the cream or crème fraîche. 

 

Heat through and serve.

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