elaine's potato leek soup

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Vancouver, BC
Updated on Nov 25, 2025

These days, I am all about simple and tasty. Anything that can be prepared ahead of time is helpful when I am pressed for time. Prepping this soup was very fast for me. A few weeks ago, I prepped and froze some leeks in 1-cup portions. Today I chopped an onion in a small blender/chopper and cut the potato into about 1/2 inch cubes. The timing on the recipe was using pre-cut leeks. I amped it up with sour cream, but you could use some cream, milk, or buttermilk. It's better on the second day. *Kidney patients, do your double boil the potatoes before adding them to the soup.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup prepped leeks
  • 1 large potato, cubed
  • 3 cups chicken stock, light
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried
  • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream (optional)

How To Make elaine's potato leek soup

  • Step 1
    Melt the butter and oil in a large soup pot on medium heat. Add the onions and let them soften.
  • Step 2
    Add the cubed potatoes, leeks, chicken broth, thyme, and parsley. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are cooked.
  • Step 3
    Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Taste for seasoning and add more salt if needed. ( I didn't).
  • Step 4
    Serve as is or add a dollop (Tablespoon) of sour cream to your bowl and mix. Alternatively, you could add some milk or cream.

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Category: Other Soups
Ingredient: Potatoes
Method: Stove Top
Culture: Canadian

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