• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Nicky's Kitchen Sanctuary logo

  • > Start Here
  • The Recipes
    • Browse all categories
    • Asian
    • Dinner
    • Pasta
    • Roast Dinner
    • Curries
    • Sides
    • Soups
    • Big Batch
    • Quick Dinner Recipes
    • Skinny Recipes
    • Street Food
    • Lunch
    • Gluten Free
    • Vegetarian
    • Cakes & Treats
    • BBQ
    • Breakfast & Brunch
    • Drinks
    • Appetizers
    • Sauces and Dips
  • My New Book
  • Blogger Resources
    • Living The Blog
    • How to start a food blog
    • Income Reports
  • About
    • About
    • Contact
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookie Policy
  • Sign-Up
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • > Start Here
  • All Recipes
  • Never miss a recipe!
  • 20 Minute Meals
  • Appetizers & Party Food
  • Asian
  • Curries
  • Dinner
  • One Pot
  • Pasta
  • Roast Dinner
  • Sides
  • Slow Cooked
  • Soups
  • Street Food
  • Terms and Conditions
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home > Soups

    Leek and Potato Soup

    Published: Oct 22, 2020 by Nicky Corbishley

    Go to Recipe Go to Video Print Recipe

    Leek & Potato Soup is a classic creamy soup with sautéed leeks, a hint of garlic and tender potatoes.
    I love how a few simple ingredients can be blended together to make something that tastes extra special.
    Great for a tasty lunch, or serve it with crusty bread for a warming dinner.

    spoonful being taken from a bowl of leek and potato soup. Bowl is blue. Sliced bread in the background.

    Autumn evenings are made 100% better with creamy, filling, comforting leek and potato soup, served up with a big wedge of bread.

    A French classic that tastes deliciously rich with cream and butter.

    Jump to:
    • 📋 What do we need?
    • 🥔 How to make leek and potato soup
    • 🍽️ What to serve it with
    • 🍲 More Soup Recipes
    • 📺 Watch how to make it
    • Leek and Potato Soup Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews

    You can go down the vegetarian route - by using vegetable stock. Or to add a little extra oomph, you can use chicken stock.

    I like to use chicken stock. Homemade chicken stock is delicious for a real luxury feel, but you can also use boiling water mixed with 3 chicken stock cubes and it will still taste amazing!

    📋 What do we need?

    Ingredients for leek and potato soup on a wooden table
    • Leeks - 3 large leeks or 4-5 smaller leeks. We're using just the white parts and the light green parts of the leek - you'll need about 750g (just over a pound-and-a-half) of sliced leeks altogether. Be use to check the leeks aren't dirty or filled with grit. Sand and soil can get right down in the leaves, so give them a good rinse to remove any dirt.
    • Use floury potatoes -  such Maris Piper or red-skinned Rooster potatoes. Floury potatoes work better than waxy potatoes, as they break down more smoothly and give a creamier taste.

    🥔 How to make leek and potato soup

    ***Full recipe with detailed steps in the recipe card at the end of this post.***

    1. Soften sliced onion and leeks in a large saucepan in a little butter. Add in seasoning (I use garlic salt, salt and pepper) and minced garlic - and give it a stir.
    2. Add in potatoes and stock, then bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
    3. After 20 minutes, the potatoes should be fall-apart tender. I like to scoop out a little bit of leek and potato at this point to top the soup with at the end.
    4. Blend the soup until JUST SMOOTH with a hand blender. Don't blend for longer than needed, as the potatoes can become gluey.
    5. Stir in cream and reheat the soup again if needed.
    8 image collage showing how to make leek and potato soup

    Serve the soup topped with the reserved leeks and potatoes. I also like to add a few chives, a little black pepper and a swirl of cream.

    Blue bowl filled with leek and potato soup. Further bowl in the background.

    🍽️ What to serve it with

    • Square image of a round loaf of bread on a wooden board
      Artisan Bread Recipe
    • Square image of strips of cooked bacon on a tray
      How to Cook Bacon in the Oven

    Or why not take a look at my Salad Recipes for a soup and salad combo.


    Can I make it gluten free?

    Yes, use gluten free stock and you're good to go.

    Ingredient swaps

    Add toppings such as crispy bacon, toasted ciabatta croutons or crumbled stilton

    Leave out the cream if you like - the potatoes still help to give this soup a creamy textures. It's just made a little more velvety and rich with the cream.

    How to scale down this recipe

    You can halve the recipe to serve 3 people (or 2 large servings), sticking to the same ratios.
    This soup freezes well though, so you can always make plenty and freeze some for later.

    leek and potato soup in a blue bowl on top of a napkin. Sliced bread and further bowl at the top of the shot.

    🍲 More Soup Recipes

    I've got a whole section on Kitchen Sanctuary devoted to soups (<---- click to see them all)! Here's a tasty selection:

    • Warming Tuscan chicken soup
    • Cream Of Tomato Soup
    • Creamy chicken pot pie soup
    • Creamy Cauliflower Soup
    • Baked sweet potato and carrot soup with cheddar potato skin croutons
    • Lentil and Red Pepper Soup with Wholemeal Pita Crisps
    • Hidden Veg Tomato Soup with Gruyere Bacon Croutons
    • White bean soup with parmesan and pesto

    📺 Watch how to make it

    YouTube video

    Stay updated with new recipes!
    Subscribe to the newsletter to hear when I post a new recipe. I’m also on YouTube (new videos every week) and Instagram (behind-the-scenes stories & beautiful food photos).

    leek and potato soup in a blue bowl, topped with potatoes and chives

    Leek and Potato Soup Recipe

    By: Nicky Corbishley
    A classic creamy soup with sauteed leeks, a hint of garlic and tender potatoes. Simple ingredients blended to make something extra special.
    5 from 3 votes
    Rate this Recipe Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Lunch, Soup
    Cuisine French
    Servings 6
    Calories 213 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 60 g (4 tbsp) unsalted butter
    • 1 small onion - finely chopped
    • 3 large leeks - green parts discarded, white (or very pale green) parts sliced
    • 2 cloves garlic - minced
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp celery salt
    • ½ tsp black pepper
    • 450 g (1 lb) floury potatoes* - , peeled and chopped into bitesize pieces
    • 1 litre (4.1 cups) chicken or vegetable stock
    • 60 ml (¼ cup) double/heavy cream

    To serve

    • 2 tbsp double/heavy cream
    • 2 tbsp freshly chopped chives
    • Good pinch of black pepper

    INSTRUCTIONS
     

    • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a medium heat.
    • Add the onion and leeks and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring often until softened.
    • Add the garlic, salt, celery salt and pepper and cook for a further minute.
    • Add the potatoes and stock. Stir, bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes – until the potatoes are starting to fall apart. Turn off the heat.
    • Using a slotted spoon, remove 2 scoopfuls of the potato and leek mixture and place in a bowl – this is for topping the soup later. (This is optional)
    • Blitz the remaining soup either carefully using a stick blender, or by transferring it to a blender that can be used for hot liquids.
    • Pour the soup back into the pan along with the cream and heat through on a medium heat for 2-3 minutes until hot.
    • Spoon into bowls and top each bowl with a spoonful of the potato/leek mixture.
    • Swirl over a drizzle of cream and top with chopped chives and a pinch of black pepper.

    Video

    YouTube video

    ✎ Notes

    *Floury potatoes
    Floury potatoes (rather than waxy potatoes) such Maris Piper or red-skinned Rooster potatoes work best, as they break down more smoothly and give a creamier taste.
    Can I make it ahead?
    Yes, you can make ahead, cool quickly, cover and refrigerate for 2-3 days. Reheat in a pan, stirring regularly, until piping hot. 
    Can I freeze this soup?
    Yes. Cool quickly, cover and freeze. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight, then reheat in a pan, stirring regularly, until piping hot. 
    Nutritional information is per serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 701mgPotassium: 464mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1238IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 2mg
    Keywords Comfort Food, Homemade Soup, winter food
    Tried this recipe?Mention @KitchenSanctuary or tag #KitchenSanctuary on Instagram!

    Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links – which means if you buy the product I get a small commission (at no extra cost to you). If you do buy, then thank you! That’s what helps us to keep Kitchen Sanctuary running. The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors. For more information please see our Terms & Conditions.

    Hi I’m Nicky

    I love to cook and I want to share with you my favourite, delicious family friendly recipes. I want to inspire you to create fantastic food for your family every day.

    Read More

    More Soups

    • Overhead square shot of a white bowl filled with chicken and sweetcorn soup. The soup is topped with spring onions and there is a black spoon sticking out. There are some spring onions also in shot.
      Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup
    • Square image of seafood laksa in a white bowl on a dark surface. The laksa is topped with a coriander-chilli-red onion garnish.
      Seafood Laksa
    • Close up square image of butterbean and chorizo soup topped with feta and watercress in a light bowl. There is a spoon sticking out of the bowl.
      20-Minute Butterbean and Chorizo Soup
    • Square image of a bowl of chicken and rice soup on a light background. There is a gold spoon in the bowl. There is a further bowl and some bread slices in the background.
      Chicken and Rice Soup

    Other Recipes You Might Like:

    chicken and vegetable soup in a light bowl with bread and spoon on the side
    Piled High Chicken and Vegetable Soup
    A square photo of roasted broccoli with garlic on a white tray
    Roasted Broccoli With Garlic
    A square photo of a tray of crispy smashed potatoes, with a fork with a smashed potato on the end
    Crispy Smashed Potatoes
    Square image of a small cheese and onion pie on a plate with a piece taken out.
    Individual Chip Shop Style Cheese & Onion Pie

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Rate the recipe




      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    1. Tracy says

      March 06, 2023 at 4:11 am

      5 stars
      Sooooo good!!!

      Reply
    2. Colin Coggy says

      January 18, 2023 at 6:49 pm

      As usual bees knees

      Reply
    3. Andrew S says

      March 29, 2021 at 11:02 pm

      5 stars
      Makes a luxurious, tasty and very satisfying soup - a real family favourite that I make regularly.

      Reply
    4. Vanessa says

      January 26, 2021 at 12:32 pm

      Hi Nicky. I come from Germany and I am totally happy that I found your YouTube channel. Your recipes are great !!
      I've tried a few and they've always been perfect.
      Just today I made this soup and what can I say ... it was super creamy and spicy! Delicious!!
      Kind regards ... Vanessa

      Reply
    5. Kath says

      October 26, 2020 at 11:53 am

      5 stars
      This has always been one of my favourite soups to make, I love the little extras in your version. The little cubes of potatoes on the top and chives made all the difference😋

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi I’m Nicky

    I love to cook and I want to share with you my favourite, delicious family friendly recipes. I want to inspire you to create fantastic food for your family every day.

    Read More

    Recipes by category:

    • Popular Recipes
    • Asian
    • Curries
    • Quick Dinner Recipes
    • British Classic Recipes
    • BBQ
    • Roast Dinner
    • Street Food
    • Pasta
    Search For a Recipe

    Our Top Trending Recipes:

    • Crispy Sesame Chicken on a bed of rice in a stone bowl
      Crispy Sesame Chicken with a Sticky Asian Sauce
    • honey garlic chicken in a bowl on top of boiled rice
      Honey Garlic Chicken
    • Roast potatoes with salt and fresh thyme leaves
      The Best Crispy Roast Potatoes
    • Cheesy Pasta Bake With Chicken And Bacon - a family favourite (and it makes great leftovers too!).
      Cheesy Pasta Bake With Chicken And Bacon
    • Chicken curry in a white bowl with rice.
      Easy Chicken Curry
    • Satay sauce in a small copper pan topped with peanuts and coriander
      Easy Satay Sauce Recipe
    • Bowl of Korean fried chicken topped with sesame seeds and strips of spring onion.
      Korean Fried Chicken
    • Overhead image of tuna pasta bake in a white dish topped with finely chopped parsley.
      Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake

    FREE recipes direct to your inbox!

    Never miss a recipe and sign up for our completely FREE emails.

      Featured Recipes:

      • Hands holding bowl of Bowl of chilli con carne with rice
        Chilli Con Carne
      • Lancashire hotpot on wooden background
        Traditional Lancashire Hotpot
      • A dish of creamy chicken pie with puff pastry sat on a blue and white striped cloth.
        Creamy Chicken Pot Pie
      • Egg fried rice on a dark bowl on a white background.
        Egg Fried Rice
      • Bowl of Korean fried chicken topped with sesame seeds and strips of spring onion.
        Korean Fried Chicken
      • Firecracker Chicken on a blue plate against a dark background
        Copycat Firecracker Chicken
      • Square image of buffalo chicken pasta in a silver pan on a light grey background.
        Buffalo Chicken Pasta
      • A simple made-from-scratch curry, slow cooked to intensify the heat and flavour.
        Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken Curry
      As Featured On
      brit and co logo
      buzzfeed logo
      cheshire life logo
      country living logo
      beautiful home and life logo
      my fitness pal logo
      Neff logo
      The telegraph logo
      The Kitchn logo
      Vegetarian society logo

      Footer

      Nicky Corbishley is the recipe creator and photographer for Kitchen Sanctuary. Wife to Chris (chief techie and videographer) and mum to Lewis and Gracey. Read More…

      DMCA.com Protection Status

      Most Recent Recipes

      • Easy 4 Cheese Mac 'n' Cheese
      • Chicken Stew and Dumplings
      • Garlic and Coriander Potatoes
      • Air Fryer Roast Potatoes
      • Chicken Breast Recipes

      Copyright © 2023 LoveFoodCreative Ltd - Privacy Policy - Cookie Policy - Terms & Conditions