Best 6 Curried Leek Soup Recipes
Indulge in the creamy delight of Curried Leek Soup, a culinary masterpiece that harmoniously blends the subtle sweetness of leeks with a symphony of warm spices. This soup is not just a meal; it's an experience, transporting you to a world of flavors. Dive into our collection of Curried Leek Soup recipes, each offering unique variations to tantalize your taste buds. From the classic rendition to vegan and gluten-free adaptations, we've got you covered. Discover the perfect balance of creaminess, spice, and freshness in every spoonful. Let your kitchen become a haven of aromatic bliss as you embark on this culinary journey.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CURRIED POTATO AND LEEK SOUP WITH SPINACH
Categories Soup/Stew Dairy Leafy Green Onion Potato Thanksgiving Vegetarian Quick & Easy High Fiber Wheat/Gluten-Free Fall Gourmet
Yield Serves 2 generously
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Halve leeks lengthwise and cut enough crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces to measure 2 cups. In a bowl of cold water wash leeks well and lift from water into a sieve to drain. Peel potato and cut enough into 1/4-inch pieces to measure 1 cup. In a 1 1/2-quart saucepan cook leeks and potato in butter with curry powder over moderate heat, stirring, 5 minutes. Stir in 2 cups water and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes.
- While soup is cooking, cut spinach into thin strips. In a blender purée soup until completely smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids) and return to pan. Add milk and salt and pepper to taste and bring to a simmer. Remove pan from heat and stir in spinach.
CURRIED APPLE AND LEEK SOUP
The title says it all -- with potatoes, too.
Provided by MICHELLEBOYD
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Fruit Soup Recipes
Time 36m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in curry powder and cook 1 minute. Stir in leeks, potato and apples and cook 5 minutes. Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
- Puree in a blender or food processor, or using an immersion blender. Season with salt and pepper and serve with a swirl of yogurt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 0.9 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 395.2 mg, Sugar 10.7 g
CURRIED LEEK SOUP
New England is known for its hearty soups. I like to experiment with recipes (luckily I have a wife who lets me mess up her kitchen). I came up with this recipe the first year I grew leeks in my garden.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 3-qt. saucepan, saute leeks in butter over medium heat until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, water, carrots, celery, bouillon, curry powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool slightly. , Place 1 cup soup in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Return to pan. Add milk; heat through (do not boil).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 1057mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
CURRIED APPLE AND LEEK SOUP
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in curry powder and cook 1 minute. Stir in leeks, potato and apples and cook 5 minutes.
- Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
- Puree in a blender or food processor, or using an immersion blender. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with a swirl of yogurt.
CURRIED COCONUT-LEEK SOUP
This is our favorite soup to have with a grilled cheese sandwich.
Provided by Dadburnit
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Curry Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat. Cook and stir leeks and garlic in melted butter until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir chicken stock, carrots, celery, curry powder, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes with the leeks and garlic; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer the mixture until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Pour coconut milk into the soup and stir; cook just until hot, 1 to 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 798.2 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
CROCK POT CURRIED LENTIL-LEEK SOUP
Make and share this Crock Pot Curried Lentil-Leek Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by TishT
Categories Lentil
Time 7h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 1/2 to 7 hours or until lentils are tender
- Serve. For Vegetarian use vegetable broth.
Tips:
- Use high-quality leeks. Fresh, young leeks with bright green leaves will yield the best flavor.
- Clean the leeks thoroughly. Leeks can be quite dirty, so be sure to rinse them well before using.
- Don't overcook the leeks. Overcooked leeks will lose their flavor and texture.
- Use a good quality curry powder. A good curry powder will make all the difference in the flavor of your soup.
- Add other vegetables to your soup. Carrots, potatoes, and celery are all good additions to curried leek soup.
- Serve your soup with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream. This will help to balance out the flavors of the soup.
Conclusion:
Curried leek soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a very versatile soup that can be customized to your liking. So experiment with different ingredients and flavors until you find a combination that you love.
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