{"id":"31d44227-a956-4963-b9c4-00a905562655","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/31d44227-a956-4963-b9c4-00a905562655","source_url":"https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/rustic-potato-leek-soup/","title":"Rustic Potato Leek Soup","description":"This Rustic Potato Leek Soup recipe is kept nice and chunky, it's naturally gluten-free and vegan (no cream), and it's full of the coziest, comforting, simple flavors.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT25M","total_time":"PT35M","image_url":"https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Rustic-Potato-Leek-Soup-Recipe-4.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter)","item":"olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or butter"},{"text":"1 medium white onion (peeled and diced)","item":"medium white onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"peeled and diced"},{"text":"3 leeks (sliced into 1/2-inch half moons (white and light green parts only))","item":"leeks (sliced into 1/2-inch half moons (white and light green parts only))","quantity":3},{"text":"1 rib celery (thinly sliced)","item":"rib celery","quantity":1,"preparation":"thinly sliced"},{"text":"5 cloves garlic (minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":5,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1/2 cup dry white wine","item":"dry white wine","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 1/4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (cut into bite-sized chunks)","item":"Yukon Gold potatoes","quantity":1.25,"unit":"lb","preparation":"cut into bite-sized chunks"},{"text":"6 cups vegetable stock","item":"vegetable stock","quantity":6,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"4 sprigs fresh thyme","item":"fresh thyme","quantity":4,"unit":"sprig"},{"text":"2 bay leaves","item":"bay leaves","quantity":2},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon cayenne (or less (if you prefer))","item":"cayenne (or less (if you prefer))","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper","item":"fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper"},{"text":"optional toppings: homemade croutons (grated Parmesan, chopped fresh chives)","item":"optional toppings: homemade croutons","preparation":"grated Parmesan, chopped fresh chives"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Sauté the veggies. Heat olive oil (or butter) in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.  Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the leeks, celery and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring frequently."},{"number":2,"text":"Add the potatoes and broth. Add the white wine and use a wooden spoon to lift off any browned bits that are stuck to the bottom of the stockpot.  Add the potatoes, vegetable stock, thyme, bay leaves, cayenne and stir to combine."},{"number":3,"text":"Simmer. Continue cooking until the soup reaches a simmer.  Then reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender."},{"number":4,"text":"Season. Remove and discard the bay leaves and thyme stems.  Give the soup a taste and season with however much salt and black pepper you think it needs."},{"number":5,"text":"Serve. Serve warm, garnished with whatever toppings sound good, and enjoy!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T07:45:29.008282+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T07:45:29.008282+00:00"}