{"id":"cf24d7f1-1314-4226-96d7-5f14f5f01c41","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/cf24d7f1-1314-4226-96d7-5f14f5f01c41","source_url":"https://veganhuggs.com/creamy-vegan-potato-leek-soup/","title":"Creamy Vegan Potato Leek Soup","description":" Vegan Potato Leek Soup - the combination of creamy potatoes, delicate leeks and 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!","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT30M","total_time":"PT50M","image_url":"https://veganhuggs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/vegan-potato-leek-soup-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil ((or preferred oil))","item":"olive oil ((or preferred oil))","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon vegan butter","item":"vegan butter","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 small onion (, diced)","item":"small onion","quantity":1,"preparation":", diced"},{"text":"3 large leeks (, cleaned well & thinly sliced (white & light green part only) *See note)","item":"large leeks (, cleaned well & thinly sliced (white & light green part only) *See note)","quantity":3},{"text":"5 medium russet potatoes (, peeled and chopped)","item":"medium russet potatoes","quantity":5,"preparation":", peeled and chopped"},{"text":"3-4 cloves of garlic (, minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":3,"quantity_max":4,"unit":"clove","preparation":", minced"},{"text":"1 teaspoon salt (, more to taste)","item":"salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":", more to taste"},{"text":"Fresh ground pepper (, to taste)","item":"Fresh ground pepper","preparation":", to taste"},{"text":"1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme","item":"dried thyme","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary","item":"dried rosemary","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon ground coriander ((optional))","item":"ground coriander ((optional))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"5 cups vegetable broth ((low sodium) )","item":"vegetable broth ((low sodium) )","quantity":5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 bay leaves","item":"bay leaves","quantity":2},{"text":"1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ((optional))","item":"fresh lemon juice ((optional))","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 cup canned coconut milk ((or any unsweetened plant-based milk))","item":"canned coconut milk ((or any unsweetened plant-based milk))","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Green onion (, chopped)","item":"Green onion","preparation":", chopped"},{"text":"Pieces of cooked potato","item":"cooked potato","unit":"piece"},{"text":"Fresh ground pepper","item":"Fresh ground pepper"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Make sure leeks are washed well first. *See note on instructions"},{"number":2,"text":"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."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the potatoes, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and coriander. Sauté for 2-3 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"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."},{"number":5,"text":"Remove from heat and remove bay leaves. Stir in the coconut milk and optional lemon juice. Taste for seasoning and add more to taste."},{"number":6,"text":"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."},{"number":7,"text":"Serve in soup bowls and top with chopped green onion, fresh ground pepper and a few pieces of cooked potato."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T15:35:28.165049+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T15:35:28.165049+00:00"}