I love leeks. I don’t know why I don’t eat them more often – probably because I don’t know what to do with them except make soup.
When I was a kid, I used to eat this potato leek soup that came in a paper cup. You just poured hot water in, stirred it up, covered it for a few minutes and then you had soup!
Delicious, potato leek soup in four minutes.
This soup takes a little longer, and has potatoes and leeks – but I’m not sure you can call it potato leek, per say. There are too many good things in there that deserve to be in the title.
However, Potato Carrot Spinach Leek Corn Soup doesn’t really roll off the tongue very well.
So, I’m just going to tell you about it. You can make whatever substitutions you want – whatever you have on hand – but you have to keep the leeks.
Because I’m keeping leek in the title.
Vegetable Leek Soup
adapted from Alton Brown
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 chopped leeks
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- salt & pepper
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 red potatoes, diced
- 4 c spinach
- 2 quarts vegetable broth (8 cups)
- 2 cans diced tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1/4 cup packed, chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 to 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Directions
Heat the olive oil in large, heavy-bottomed stockpot over medium-low heat. Once hot, add the leeks, garlic, and a pinch of salt and sweat until they begin to soften, approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Add the carrots, potatoes, and spinach and continue to cook for 4 to 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, add the tomatoes, corn kernels, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the vegetables are fork tender, approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat and add the parsley and lemon juice. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
Have a happy Monday!
It’s dreary and raining here. This looks perfect.
Potato leek soup is one of my favorites! Leeks just melt away into oblivion with a little bit of love and broth. This soup sounds fantastic!
If it is good enough for Baby A then it is good enough for me!!
KATIE! I knew we were friends for a reason.. I was staring at the leeks in the grocery store yesterday trying to figure out what i could make w them, and now I know. Gracias. Happy Monday!
My favourite thing to do with leeks is to slice them into discs, lay them in a baking dish with a dash of water, and sprinkle with some bouillon or stock powder, cover with foil and bake for an hour until they’re really soft and juicy – then serve with chicken and roast potatoes. Amazing
This looks so stinkin’ good. And I just want to eat up little baby cakes in those pictures!!!!
If you come over today you can eat them both up. Or when I see you in 18 days.
No. You cannot eat a baby.
Just a nibble on her cheeks? Puhleeeze?!
Love this soup. Perfect for a snowy day!
Oooh, I wish you had posted this yesterday. I seriously sat at the grocery store staring at the most beautiful leeks I have ever seen (isn’t that a sad statement?) wanting to buy them but not being able to think of anything delicious to do with them.
I’m going back today.
No, they are SO pretty – I’m so with you. Go back and get them.
That sounds absolutely delicious. You are totally filling up my recipe card for vegan month
i say we have a total soup party!!! YUM I want to make that this week!!
Soup party is ON. I just stocked up on cabbage, too – red and green. Let’s do this.
I’m a fellow leek lover.
I think I’ve also had that potato leek add water soup too when I was a kid. Homemade potato leek soup is so good! This soup looks yummy, too!
You can leek me anytime you want.
That came out kind of weird.
I always leek forward to your comments, Bev.
Soup looks great! You could also put these leeks on homemade pizza – yum!
What a good idea, thank you!
That looks fantastic! I love leek soup, but have never cooked with leeks.
the veggies in the first picture are so clear, vibrant; great photography!
and great soup
Thank you, Averie – that means a lot coming from you!!
I don’t think I’ve ever even had a leek before? I might have to change that!
You need to run to the grocery store and change that. Tonight.
I’ve never tried leeks! Eeek…I think I better. This looks tasty!
I used to eat that soup when I was a kid, too! It was the best- I wonder if it would still taste as good as an adult. Not as good as your soup, I’m sure (not that powdered foods aren’t always delicious). That last picture of A is cracking me up- she looks so wise.
I would love to find that soup again – I adored it as a kiddo!
YAY another soup to add to my burgeoning soup repertoire! Although I’m not sure if I’ve ever had leeks…whatever, I’m sure I’ll like them!
They’re like a really mild onion flavor- let me know how you like them!
This sounds delicious. I love leeks in soup. I mean, they’re ok in other things, once I used leeks to stuff an acorn squash and it was alright, but I still think they’re better in soup.
I have no idea why, but whenever I’ve seen leeks listed in recipes before and always assumed it was a type of fish.
Clearly, I need a trip to the grocery store ASAP!
I am bookmarking this recipe..holy yum!! I can’t wait to make this! thanks for sharing!
I’m embarrassed to admit, I’ve only cooked with leeks ONCE and I don’t even remember what it was for…. You’ve now inspired me to pick up some leeks the next time I run to the store. ps. the soup looks delicious!
Yummy! So hearty and delicious!
This looks yummy! And it looks like your little one enjoyed it too!
That darn Adrienne is just too cute for words! Did she try biting the lemon? Riley did that once and would stop to laugh every time. So funny watching them try new flavors.
She love lemon – we were so shocked the first time! And yes, watching her face while she eats is the best thing ever, we laugh and laugh and laugh.
This looks like my kinda chow! Hot and yummy for Washington weather, which has been FREEZING with all the snow we’ve had!
I made a similar soup one day and it was amazing! I’m going to throw in some parsley next time! Yum!
I love leeks, and I’m totally intrigued by the addition of the lemon juice!!
Im obsessed with leek soup – and you know what you should do my lovely? Add a scoop of sour cream in at the end – YUM!!
You make me want to eat vegetables!
Katie I stalk you blog all the time! I have never cooked with leeks but this looked too darn good so I’m making it tonight, it smells as good as it looks!