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Soup Season! My personal Favorite: Potato & Leek Soup

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This Potato & Leek Soup has been my favorite soup since I was a kid!

Since soups tend to be a lighter food, I followed these hacks to make the soup more satisfying, to tweak the recipe a bit -upping the fat and protein content.

This potato & leek soup is super creamy, delicious, naturally vegan and is perfect for this soup season!

Potato & Leek Soup
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Potato & Leek Soup

Recipe by EmDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 Potatoes

  • 1 Leek

  • 2l veggie broth

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • olive oil

  • 2 tbsp sunflower seeds

  • 1 dl red lentils (optional for more protein)

  • 1 dl oat cream

Directions

  • Soak half of the sunflower seeds and the lentils in hot water
  • Slice potatoes and chop the leek
  • Add to a pot over medium high heat with some oil
  • Sautee for about 10 min
  • Add the broth, lemon juice and bring to a boil under a lid
  • Strain and rinse the lentils and sunflower seeds. Blend.
  • Add the blended seeds and lentils to the pot.
  • Let boil until the potatoes are falling apart easily.
  • Blend slightly, I prefer having chunks left and not blending until smooth.
  • Pour in some oatcream
  • Roast the rest of the seeds in a pan for garnish
  • Serve with bread and vegan butter.

Notes

  • I added some tahini as well for more creamy nutty flavor
  • I like to infuse olive oil with garlic and either dip the bread in or drizzle on top of the bowl of soup

How Sunflower Seeds and Tahini Make This Soup Extra Creamy

To take this classic soup to the next level, I add sunflower seeds and a bit of tahini. The sunflower seeds blend in to give it a velvety, smooth texture, and the tahini brings a rich creaminess with a subtle nutty flavor that complements the earthy leeks and potatoes.

These additions not only boost the creaminess but also add protein and healthy fats, making the soup feel like a complete meal.

Tips to Enhance Your Soup Even More

1. Perfectly Balanced Flavor:

If you love a little zest, try an extra squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of nutritional yeast before serving. These add brightness and a touch of umami that pairs beautifully with the creaminess from the tahini.

2. Garnish Ideas:

To add even more depth, garnish with a handful of toasted sunflower seeds for a satisfying crunch. Fresh herbs, like chives or parsley, bring out the natural flavors even further and add a pop of color.

3. Meal Prep Made Easy:

This potato and leek soup is perfect for meal prep. After blending, let the soup cool and portion it into containers.

It keeps well in the fridge, and you can add a little water or broth when reheating to get it back to your preferred consistency. Also check out our meal prep hacks!

—With these small tweaks, this soup transforms into a creamy, flavorful, protein-packed dish perfect for a cozy meal.

Enjoy!

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