Low-fat potato leek soup is full of flavor and low in calories! A hearty soup to warm up with and full of veggies! This is a great soup for any night and also great for a Holiday meal! Creamy potato soup without any cream and extra calories! A vegetarian/vegan soup which is also gluten-free to keep your diet in check!
One of my favorite soups is potato leek soup! I know you are thinking cream, which leads to lots of fat! Well, don't you worry, this soup does not have any cream. This is a low-fat potato leek soup! The soup gets its creaminess from pureeing the soup once all the veggies are tender. Super yum and you get to eat a low-fat soup that is ever so tasty! You will seriously not miss the cream and quite frankly, I rarely use cream and no one is complaining!
I have been fighting the flu for quite a while now! I think I need to give in and see my doctor! Between the snow and cold temperatures, I just cannot shake being cold. One thing I can say about this time of year is, you guessed it, soup! I crave it all winter! I love any kind of soup, creamy, clear, veggie, or meaty, not sure if meaty is a word, but you know what I mean! At least I think you do! I believe my cold medicine is kicking in!
Tips to make Low-fat Potato Leek Soup
- The potatoes, I love to use Idaho potatoes for this soup, but if you prefer red or Yukon potatoes, enjoy! I won't hold it against you!
- Lumpy or smooth you ask, I am talking about soup in case there is any confusion! I prefer a smooth soup, that is just my personal preference! We will still be friends if you like a few larger pieces of potato in the soup. Just puree half of the soup! It is all delicious!
- Leeks, please make sure when you prepare your leeks, you wash them very well. If they have a lot of, well there is no other way to say it, dirt, in the stems soak the leeks in a bowl of water to get rid of excess dirt!
- This soup freezes really well, so why not make a double batch. For smaller amounts, put in individual freezer containers!
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*This recipe was originally published in early 2016, photos and some text has been updated. The recipe has not been changed
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Potato Leek Soup
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Instructions
- In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch Oven over medium heat, melt 2 teaspoons unsalted butter. Add 2 large leeks (washed and sliced), 1 large diced yellow onion, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Sauté for about 7 to 8 minutes to soften the vegetables.
- Add 5 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into medium pieces 8 cups low-sodium vegetable stock, and ½ cup 2% milk to the pot. Cover and simmer for about 30 to 35 minutes, and the potatoes should be fork-tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to the desired smoothness. Check for seasoning, adjust if needed. Optional: Serve with dried chopped chives (optional garnish) and low-fat sour cream (optional garnish)
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Tasha
Just made this today and is pure heaven!!! Easy too! Thank you!!
Eileen xo
Awesome, Tasha. I am so glad you enjoyed the soup.
Theresa
This was a great soup. So creamy yet no cream. Thanks for the recipe. We made it a few times now
Eileen xo
Awesome Theresa, I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe
Suzie@homemaker-mom
Ok I am pinning this. I LOVE soups!
Eileen xo
Makes my day! Glad you are pinning!
angie
this is an old family favorite your recipe changes things up a bit and I will tryit soon but for the most part I see comfy food here
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Eileen xo
Thank you Angie. This is a go to comfy food for my family!
Rocio Chavez
Yum! looks amazing can't wait to give it a try
Eileen xo
I am glad you will be making this, enjoy!
Carol Borchardt
I haven't made Potato - Leek Soup in years! You've inspired me to make it again!
Eileen xo
This makes my day! Let me know when you make it!
Mardene Carr
I love soup BUT I am afraid I have never tried this one
Eileen xo
I hope you try making this. Super easy and delicious!
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rika
Sounds really healthy and easy to follow recipe. I need to try this soon
Eileen xo
I hope you enjoy making this soup!
Kathy Kenny Ngo
I love getting new recipe ideas like this. Thanks for sharing. My son will really love this.
Eileen xo
I hope you and your son enjoy this soup!
John Milnes
This is a great recipe. Another one to add to my list of foods to try.
Thanks for Sharing.
John
Eileen xo
You are very welcome! I hope you give this a try soon!
Jessica Harlow
This sounds (and looks) like a great new soup to add to my recipes! I love a good soup especially during the cold winter months in Maine! We'll be staying indoors this weekend while the temps are below zero for a high! This would be a great meal to make...gotta run out and get some leeks!
Eileen xo
Oh, I am thrilled you will be making this soup. Let me know how it tasted!
Nancy L.
I'm always looking for a new soup to try in winter. This looks yummy and filling on a cold day in Ohio! I only need to purchase leeks and I can make it this weekend!
Eileen xo
I hope you enjoy making this soup. Let me know how it comes out for you!
Shaylee
Yum, yum yum! I love blended soups! I'm definitely going to need to get my fiance to make this soon (he's a chef and doesn't usually let me in the kitchen lol)!
Eileen xo
That is funny Shaylee! I hope your fiance makes this for you too!
Amy Jones
I love potato soup it is so yummy and comforting! I'll definetely try this sins is lo fat and im a fan
Eileen xo
That is great. Let me know how the recipe came out for you!
OurFamilyWorld
That looks tasty and I love that it's low fat. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Eileen xo
I try to keep as many things low in fat, so an occasional treat is okay too!
lexie lane
Love your recipe! my husband will love it, he really likes leeks.
Eileen xo
That is great. I hope your husband enjoys this soup
Ana De- Jesus
Leek and potato soup is one of my faves can't wait to try yours out!
Eileen xo
Thank you Ana, Enjoy!
Eugenia
Seems so yummy! I should make this soup! Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Eileen xo
I hope you try it and enjoy!
april grant
That looks is really tasty. We are a huge fan of any kind of soup. I am going to try your recipe
Eileen xo
Let me know how it comes out! I love this one
Sarah
I love leeks so much! This sounds like a delicious soup!!
Flip Flops and Furs
Eileen xo
I am glad you like it!
Healing Tomato
Potato and leek make for a delicious winter soup. Your recipe looks so delicious.
Eileen xo
Thank you so much!
Claudette
I tried making potato soup once and it didn't turn out too well. Maybe with this recipe I might have better luck. I will let you know.
Eileen xo
Please do Claudette. This one is delicious!
Aeryn Lynne
Ooh, I've been wanting to create a potato based soup for close to a month now. This one sounds delicious, thanks for the inspiration! 🙂
Eileen xo
I am so glad to inspirate you! Let me know if you make it!
tara pittman
I love that this soup is low fat. I need to make this for my teen who wont eat can soup as it is too salty
Eileen xo
Tara, I use either home made stock or low-sodium. I also usually put salt to taste. I have very high blood pressure and I am so super salt sensitive. I hope you and your family enjoy!
Elizabeth O.
Potatoes are awesome because it absorbs flavor well and goes great with different ingredients. It's nice to make a soup out of it too. Perfect for the cold weather!
Eileen xo
I so agree. Nice and filling and low-fat 🙂
Robin Rue (@massholemommy)
That sounds really tasty! I can't wait to try your recipe.
Eileen xo
Thank you so much Robin!
Heather Johnson
I love soup during the winter, and I especially love potato soup. I may have to try this recipe.
Eileen xo
I hope you do give it a try. Let me know if you make it
Scott
Potato soup is one of my favorites! Been forever since I've made my own though - this looks good enough to try!
Eileen xo
Well I hope you do! Its delicious!
maria @closetohome
I have never made a potato leek soup as I don't like the cream. Thanks for introducing a lower fat version.
Eileen xo
I am so glad. let me know how it comes out. I love this one!