Best 10 Dilled Potato Leek Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Dilled Potato Leek Soup, a culinary masterpiece that combines the earthy essence of leeks, the creamy comfort of potatoes, and the vibrant freshness of dill. This delectable soup is a journey for the senses, captivating your palate with its velvety texture and harmonious blend of flavors.

Accompanying this delightful soup are a selection of equally enticing recipes, each offering a unique culinary experience. Embark on a culinary adventure with our savory Leek and Potato Gratin, a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. Discover the perfect balance of crispy and creamy in our delectable Leek and Potato Galette, a delightful fusion of flavors and textures. And for a taste of rustic charm, explore our hearty Potato and Leek Frittata, a delectable medley of flavors that will warm your soul.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

POTATO LEEK SOUP



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A French classic, this creamy potato leek soup is quick, easy, and comforting.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Soups

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large leeks, white and light green parts only, roughly chopped (about 5 cups)
3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped into ½-inch pieces
7 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 bay leaves
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
Chives, finely chopped, for serving

Steps:

  • Melt the butter over medium heat in a large soup pot. Add the leeks and garlic and cook, stirring regularly, until soft and wilted, about 10 minutes. Adjust the heat as necessary so as not to brown.
  • Add the potatoes, broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper to pot and bring to a boil. Cover and turn the heat down to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are very soft.
  • Fish out the thyme sprig and bay leaves, then purée the soup with a hand-held immersion blender until smooth. (Alternatively, use a standard blender to purée the soup in batches; see note.) Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. If soup is too thin, simmer until thickened. If it's too thick, add water or stock to thin it out. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
  • Note: If using a standard blender to purée the soup: be sure not to fill the jar more than halfway; leave the hole in the lid open and cover loosely with a dishtowel to allow the heat to escape; and pour blended soup into a clean pot.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The soup can be frozen, without the cream, for up to 3 months. Defrost the soup in the refrigerator for 12 hours and then reheat it on the stovetop over medium heat until hot. Once heated through, add the cream and bring to a simmer before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize about 1-1/2 cups, Calories 454, Fat 24 g, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sugar 10 g, Fiber 5 g, Sodium 828 mg, Cholesterol 78 mg

ROASTED POTATO LEEK SOUP



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
4 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts, cleaned of all sand (4 leeks)
1/4 cup good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cups baby arugula, lightly packed
1/2 cup dry white wine, plus extra for serving
6 to 7 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
3/4 cup heavy cream
8 ounces creme fraiche
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for garnish
Crispy Shallots, recipe follows, optional
1 1/2 cups olive oil or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 to 6 shallots, peeled and sliced into thin rings

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Combine the potatoes and leeks on a sheet pan in a single layer. Add the olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss to coat the vegetables evenly. Roast for 40 to 45 minutes, turning them with a spatula a few times during cooking, until very tender. Add the arugula and toss to combine. Roast for 4 to 5 more minutes, until the arugula is wilted. Remove the pan from the oven and place over 2 burners. Stir in the wine and 1 cup of the chicken stock and cook over low heat, scraping up any crispy roasted bits sticking to the pan.
  • In batches, transfer the roasted vegetables to a food processor fitted with the steel blade, adding the pan liquid and about 5 cups of the chicken stock to make a puree. Pour the puree into a large pot or Dutch oven. Continue to puree the vegetables in batches until they're all done and combined in the large pot. Add enough of the remaining 1 to 2 cups of stock to make a thick soup. Add the cream, creme fraiche, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and check the seasonings.
  • When ready to serve, reheat the soup gently and whisk in 2 tablespoons white wine and 1/4 cup of Parmesan. Serve hot with an extra grating of Parmesan and crispy shallots, if using.
  • Heat the oil and butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat until it reaches 220 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
  • Reduce the heat to low, add the shallots, and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, until they are a rich golden brown. The temperature should stay below 260 degrees F. Stir the shallots occasionally to make sure they brown evenly. Remove them from the oil with a slotted spoon, drain well, and spread out to cool on paper towels. Once they have dried and crisped, they can be stored at room temperature, covered, for several days.

POTATO LEEK SOUP



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Comforting, easy, and great for leftovers, this hearty potato leek soup is the perfect dinner contender for most situations and moods life throws at you.

Categories     comfort food     dinner     main dish     soup

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tbsp. olive oil
3 tbsp. unsalted butter
3 medium russet potatoes (about 2 1/4 lb.), peeled and chopped
3 leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
3 celery stalks, chopped, plus yellow leaves for garnish (optional)
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
6 c. chicken broth
6 sprigs fresh thyme
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
3/4 tsp. ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 c. heavy cream, plus more for drizzling
Hot sauce and fried onions, optional

Steps:

  • In a medium Dutch oven, heat the oil and butter over medium heat. Add the potatoes, leeks and celery. Cook, stirring, until the leeks are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the chicken broth, thyme sprigs, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, until the potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove the thyme sprigs. Transfer about 4 cups of the soup to a blender. Remove the top insert from the lid and cover with a kitchen towel. Puree until smooth, 30 seconds. Add to Dutch oven with the remaining chunky soup. Stir in the cream and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until the soup is slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Season the soup with more salt and pepper. Garnish with celery leaves, hot sauce, prepared fried onions and another drizzle of heavy cream, if you like.

DILLED POTATO-LEEK SOUP



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"It's your 'leeky day,'" writes Agnes Ward of Stratford, Ontario. "This smooth, comforting soup is scrumptious and always gets rave reviews."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 3-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sliced leeks (white portion only)
1 celery rib, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
2 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups cubed peeled Yukon Gold potatoes
1 large carrot, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
Herb potato chips and finely shredded leeks, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute leeks and celery in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, potatoes, carrot, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool slightly., Transfer to a blender; cover and process until smooth. Return to the pan. Whisk a small amount of soup into buttermilk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Add dill; heat through (do not boil). Garnish if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 695mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

POTATO LEEK SOUP III



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A creamy soup with a strong leek flavor. Goes wonderfully with sourdough bread. Tastes even better heated up the next day.

Provided by Julie

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Potato Leek Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter
2 leeks, sliced
salt and pepper to taste
1 quart chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Cook leeks in butter with salt and pepper until tender, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir cornstarch into broth and pour broth into pot. Add the potatoes and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in the cream, reduce heat and simmer at least 30 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 45.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 28.3 g, Sodium 673 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CHUNKY POTATO LEEK SOUP



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My family and I crave a steaming bowl of potato leek soup on a cold winter evening, but we don't want the butter and fat content of regular soup recipes. So I created this lighter version. I have shared it with many folks, and everyone who has tried it loves it for the robust, satisfying flavor. -Christine Frye, Odessa, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 medium leeks, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 bay leaves
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash ground nutmeg
5 cups diced potatoes
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk

Steps:

  • In a lightly greased nonstick skillet, cook leeks and onion for 5 minutes or until tender and just beginning to brown; set aside., In a large saucepan, cook flour and garlic powder in oil for about 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Gradually whisk in broth. Stir in the bay leaves, salt, pepper, pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Stir in potatoes and leek mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in milk and evaporated milk; heat through. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

REAL POTATO LEEK SOUP



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This soup can be made even better with the addition of crumbled bacon.

Provided by Ashley

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

18 small red new potatoes
6 cups chicken broth
3 leeks, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups milk
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender. Meanwhile, saute leeks in butter until translucent.
  • When potatoes are done, skin them while they are still hot and cut them into bite sized pieces. Place potatoes into a stock pot with chicken broth and leeks. season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until simmering, then remove from heat and stir in milk. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.8 calories, Carbohydrate 77.6 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 796.1 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

POTATO-LEEK SOUP



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This savory potato-leek soup is a dish we especially enjoy for dinner on a cold night. Served with hot homemade bread or rolls, it's delicious.-Patricia Wells, Riverhead, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups sliced leeks (white portion only)
1/2 cup butter, divided
5 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1-1/3 cups chopped carrots
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon salt, divided
2 cups water
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups 2% milk
2 chicken bouillon cubes
Chopped chives, optional

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, saute leeks in 1/4 cup butter until tender. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, 1/2 teaspoon salt and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, 20-25 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt remaining 1/4 cup butter. Stir in flour, pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt until smooth; gradually add milk and bouillon. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir into vegetables. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through. If desired, top with chopped chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 713mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

POTATO-LEEK SOUP WITH CHEESE



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Provided by Julia Shure

Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Potato     Sauté     Cheddar     Cream Cheese     Leek     Carrot     Fall     Winter     Dill     Bon Appétit     California

Yield Makes 8 first-course or 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 large leek (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced
1 large garlic clove, minced
4 large potatoes (about 2 1/4 pounds), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 large carrots, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dried
3/4 cup milk
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces)
Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Additional grated sharp cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add leek and garlic; sauté until tender but not brown, about 4 minutes. Add potatoes and carrots; sauté 5 minutes longer. Add chicken broth and dill; simmer uncovered until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Add milk to soup. Transfer half of soup to blender. Add cream cheese and blend until smooth. Return soup to pot. Add 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese and stir over low heat until melted. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill. Bring to simmer before serving.) Transfer to large serving bowl. Garnish soup with chopped fresh parsley and additional grated sharp cheddar cheese, if desired.

POTATO AND LEEK SOUP



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Chock-full of veggies and bacon with just a little tanginess from sour cream, bowls of this comforting soup taste just as terrific with a sandwich as they do with crackers. -Melanie Wooden, Reno, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 8h20m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups chicken broth
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1-1/2 cups chopped cabbage
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium leek (white portion only), chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup sour cream
1 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Combine the first 11 ingredients in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low until vegetables are tender, 8-10 hours., Before serving, combine sour cream with 1 cup soup; return all to the slow cooker. Stir in bacon and discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 1023mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Tips:

  • Select the right potatoes: For a creamy and flavorful soup, choose starchy potatoes such as Russet or Yukon Gold.
  • Use fresh leeks: Fresh leeks add a delicate oniony flavor to the soup. Trim the leeks well, removing the tough outer leaves and the root end.
  • Sauté the leeks and potatoes: Sautéing the leeks and potatoes in butter before adding the liquid helps to develop their flavor.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth: A flavorful vegetable broth is essential for a delicious soup. You can also use homemade chicken broth or water if you prefer.
  • Season well: Don't be afraid to season the soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices as desired.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs such as dill, chives, or parsley add a pop of color and flavor to the soup.

Conclusion:

Dilled potato leek soup is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and packed with flavor. With its creamy texture, delicate oniony flavor, and fresh herbs, this soup is sure to warm you up on a cold day. Serve it with a crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal. This versatile soup can be customized to your liking. For a thicker soup, add more potatoes or flour. For a creamier soup, add more milk or cream. And for a more flavorful soup, add your favorite herbs and spices. No matter how you choose to make it, dilled potato leek soup is a delicious and satisfying meal.

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