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Vegan Potato Leek Soup - the combination of creamy potatoes, delicate leeks with herbal notes of rosemary and thyme will have you going back for seconds! It's dairy-free, gluten-free and just good for you, too!
Potatoes are my favorite comfort food...
I love them baked, broiled, fried, mashed, or soup-ified! They are especially comforting when the cooler weather hits, so my kitchen counters are overflowing with those heavenly gems.
This Vegan Potato Leek Soup fits the bill when it comes to comfort and I make it all year winter long! It's satisfying, belly-warming, and oh-so-cozy!
I'm a big soup lover and It's definitely my go-to meal in the winter. It's easy to make, inexpensive, hearty, filling, and delicious!
Plus, it freezes really well too, so I always have a variety to choose from. It makes weeknight dinners a breeze, and we never get bored.
This Vegan French Onion Soup is another favorite of mine and I make it often. It's so rich & savory and makes the house smell heavenly! Oh, yes, it's topped with bubbling vegan cheese too!
Is Vegan Potato Leek Soup Good For You?
Yes! Potatoes are an excellent source of potassium, zinc, copper, B6, vitamin C, phosphorus, manganese, niacin, fiber, and pantothenic acid. Lots of antioxidant power! They are healthy and delicious!
Unfortunately, deep frying doesn't make them healthy anymore, so I enjoy french fries in moderation or I bake them instead.
Leeks have an excellent source of vitamin K, manganese, vitamin B6, copper, iron, folate, magnesium, vitamin E, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin C. They have a subtle flavor compared to their onion counterpart.
Ingredients Needed
You won't need to buy anything fancy to make this soup - just basic kitchen staples that are inexpensive and easy to find. You'll need:
- Olive oil
- Vegan Butter
- Onion
- Garlic
- Leeks
- Potatoes
- Thyme, Rosemary, Coriander, Bay Leaves, Salt and Pepper
- Lemon Juice
- Canned Coconut Milk
You won't taste the coconut milk, but if you prefer, you can use any unsweetened non-dairy milk. You can even omit the milk altogether and it will still be really creamy. The potatoes work most of the magic anyway.
How to Make Vegan Potato Leek Soup
- Wash the leeks well (they are very dirty inside)
- Sauté the onions and leeks
- Add the potatoes, garlic, salt, pepper & spices
- Add the vegetable broth & bay leaf
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender
- Stir in coconut milk and lemon juice
- Blend until smooth and creamy (you can also leave it chunky)
- Garnish and serve
Can I Freeze It?
YES, it freezes really well! I just leave out the coconut milk from the portion that I'll be freezing. When I'm ready to make it, I defrost it overnight in the fridge and heat up slowly on the stove. Then I'll add the coconut milk when it’s fully heated.
Want to learn more about properly freezing and storing soup? Check out this informative article HERE.
Topping Ideas
You can top it with almost anything like Fresh-Cut Chives, Green Onions, Vegan Bacon, Swirled Coconut Milk, Fresh Cracked Pepper, a Pat of Vegan Butter, Vegan Sour Cream, Crushed Red Pepper, Smoked Paprika, Squeeze of Lemon (highly recommend), and so much more!
It goes well with a big ol' loaf of crusty bread too!
Are you ready to try this unbelievably creamy, comforting and satisfying soup?
It's just GOOD!
Let's do this!
A few more soup favorites:
- Vegan Corn Chowder
- Vegan Clam Chowder
- Instant Pot Yellow Split Pea Soup
I LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU
If you make this recipe, let me know what you think by ★ star rating it and leaving a comment below. It would really make my day. You can also follow me on Instagram and share your creation with me. Just tag me @veganhuggs and hashtag #veganhuggs so I don’t miss it.
📖 Recipe
Creamy Vegan Potato Leek Soup
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil (or preferred oil)
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter
- 1 small onion , diced
- 3 large leeks , cleaned well & thinly sliced (white & light green part only) *See note
- 5 medium russet potatoes , peeled and chopped
- 3-4 cloves of garlic , minced
- 1 teaspoon salt , more to taste
- Fresh ground pepper , to taste
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander (optional)
- 5 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (optional)
- 1 cup canned coconut milk (or any unsweetened plant-based milk)
Toppings Ideas
- Green onion , chopped
- Pieces of cooked potato
- Fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Make sure leeks are washed well first. *See note on instructions
- Heat the oil, butter and a pinch of salt in a large pot over medium heat. Add the leeks & onion, sauté until softened, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and coriander. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Raise heat so it starts to simmer. Now reduce heat to a low simmer and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Remove from heat and remove bay leaves. Stir in the coconut milk and optional lemon juice. Taste for seasoning and add more to taste.
- Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth and creamy. You can also use a regular blender and carefully blend in batches. Before blending, set aside a few pieces of potato for the garnish.
- Serve in soup bowls and top with chopped green onion, fresh ground pepper and a few pieces of cooked potato.
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Viktoriya
So tasty! My husband and I loved it and will definitely be making it again! Thank you for this recipe!
Melissa Huggins
Hi Viktoriya! Thank you so much! I'm so happy you both loved it! Have a happy holiday! 🙂
Toya G.
Creamy good comfort food.
Melissa Huggins
Thank you so much! So glad to hear this! Have a wonderful holiday 🙂
Christine
Fantastic! This is the first time I’ve made potatoe leek soup since becoming vegan. Delicious. The coconut milk adds just the right amount of creaminess.
Melissa Huggins
Hi Christine! Yay! So happy you liked it! It's one of my favorite soups. Thank you for sharing your feedback 🙂
Kris
Just made it for lunch! Yummy!
Melissa Huggins
Hi, Kris! Thank you so much! I'm so happy you liked it. Have a wonderful weekend 🙂
Denise L
Wow- literally one of the best soups I’ve ever made! Thank you- it’s exactly what my pregnant body was craving!
Melissa Huggins
Hi Denise, thank you so much! I'm happy that is satisfied your craving. Congratulations on your pregnancy! 🙂
Stacey Keller
Yum. We added more lemon juice and garnished with carmelized carrot, red onion, and red pepper and chunks of potato. This is my first attempt at making potato leek soup and one a scale of 1-10, it was an 8.5.
Melissa Huggins
Hi Stacy, Somehow I missed this comment. I'm sorry for the late reply. Thank you for making the soup! I'm so happy you liked it and I love all the tasty additions! Have a happy holiday! 🙂
Tara
We host a large group of friends & family each Saturday. Last night we served this soup as the vegan main course. It was so good! The only thing I noticed was that after we blended it, it was a bit runnier than we expected. But we just let it cook to reduce down, and it became thick and creamy. I just shared the recipe with the group as people were REALLY into it. It's so easy to make!
Melissa Huggins
Saturday nights sound like fun at your house. I've been meaning to host a friends & family night. It's been so long. I'm glad you guys loved the soup.
I'm sorry it seemed a little thin. Next time just add another potato to the ingredients. If it's a little thick, you can always add more veggie broth. It should be perfect then.
Thank you for making it and sharing your feedback 🙂
Bre
I made this tonight, and all I have to say is YUM! It may not mean much coming from a novice chef, but I like to think that I know a good soup when I taste one, and this was definitely a home run. Perfect consistency, balanced flavors, and simple to make. Saving this one for sure!
Melissa Huggins
Hi Bre! Yay! Thank you for making it and sharing your feedback. It really means the world to me. I'm so happy you loved it! 🙂
DeeDee
At what point do you add the coconut milk? The recipe doesnt say when.
Melissa Huggins
You would put in at the end with the lemon juice. Sorry, I wrote cream instead of milk, but I meant the same thing. I fixed it in the recipe. Thank you 🙂
Amanda
My daughter made this soup at college for an environmental lecture/lunch she does weekly, and she brought some home for fall break 2 weeks ago. Yesterday I found the leftovers in the fridge and ate them, and the soup was still delicious!! I will be making a big batch myself very soon.
Melissa Huggins
Hi Amanda, thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so happy you liked it! Tell your daughter I said thank you for making it. Have a great Sunday 🙂
Emma Hawkins
I'm in college and love cooking to get rid of some of my stress and stumbled across this recipe. Not only did it taste AMAZING, but it made my apartment smell divine! Thank you so much for this; I will absolutely be making it again!!!
Melissa Huggins
Hi Emma! Thank you for giving it a try. I love to cook when I'm stressed too. It really helps! I'm happy you liked it and will make it again. 🙂
Brandy
This is the first time I have ever had potato and leek soup. It was awesome! My family loves it!
Melissa Huggins
Hi Brandy, Yay, I'm happy you guys liked it! Thank you for making it and sharing your feedback. 🙂
brianna
This recipe looks delish!!Does the milk have to be in a can? all i have on hand is unsweetened almond milk in a carton or Pea Milk. Will any of these work?
Melissa Huggins
Hi Brianna, Sure, you can use any unsweetened milk you like. It will still be really creamy. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Darin
Amazing flavour .. the coconut milk adddd such a nice touch. Sooooo good.
Melissa Huggins
Thank you, Darin! I'm happy you liked it! 🙂
Brandy
I have made this recipe several times now, and will continue for the rest of my days! My hubby loves it too. Healthy and delicious, you can't go wrong! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe😊
Melissa Huggins
Thank you, Brandy! This is wonderful to hear! It's a popular recipe in my home and I'm actually making it tomorrow. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend! 🙂