Indulge in the hearty and comforting goodness of potato leek and bratwurst soup, a culinary delight that blends the flavors of tender potatoes, aromatic leeks, and savory bratwurst in a rich and flavorful broth. This classic soup is a perfect meal for a chilly evening, offering warmth and satisfaction with every spoonful. Discover variations of this beloved recipe, including a vegetarian option with roasted vegetables, a creamy version with a touch of heavy cream, and a spicy twist with the addition of chili powder. Whichever variation you choose, be prepared to savor a delicious and versatile soup that is sure to become a family favorite.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
POTATO LEEK SOUP
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
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.
POTATO-LEEK SOUP
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
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 AND SAUSAGE SOUP
Best potato soup with sausage ever with a variation of the original German soup. My family loves this soup and I never have leftovers. This recipe is one my grandmother used to make when I was growing up and I have always loved this.
Provided by Lori
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir Italian and kielbasa sausages in the hot skillet until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain grease.
- Stir potatoes, water, chicken broth, heavy cream, celery, bouillon, garlic, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper into the pot. Reduce heat and let simmer until potatoes are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 105.3 mg, Fat 39.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 18.7 g, Sodium 1831.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
POTATO LEEK SOUP
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
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
POTATO LEEK SOUP WITH BEER BRATWURST
A rich creamy potato soup infused with Chocolate Stout. Beer Bratwursts braised in Stout are served with the soup. The Potato Leek Soup can be served as a Main coarse.
Provided by Potagekempcc
Categories German
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven melt 3-tablespoons butter and add Beer Bratwursts. Brown Bratwursts; season with salt and pepper. Remove Bratwursts and place in a saucepan. Add 2 bottles of Stout, bay leaf and juniper berries. Bring to a full boil and reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes. Remove Beer Bratwurst and hold warm for service.
- Add remaining butter leeks, carrots, celery, bell pepper, garlic and fresh herbs. Add sea salt and white pepper. Saute 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Add wine and reduce by one-half.
- Add chicken stock, remaining Chocolate Stout, cream, nutmeg and potatoes. Stir soup and bring to a full boil. Reduce to simmer for 25- minutes or until potatoes are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove soup from heat and discard bay leaf. Whisk in creme fraiche.
- Serve soup in warm bowls.
- Garnish soup with Fresh Parsley Sprigs and place a warm Beer Bratwurst.
- *Chef's Note: The Stout should be room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1978.1, Fat 147.9, SaturatedFat 79.8, Cholesterol 477, Sodium 2952.6, Carbohydrate 104.8, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 18.2, Protein 40.4
POTATO LEEK SOUP WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
A hearty and satisfying soup to keep you warm all winter long.
Provided by Annalise
Categories Soup
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large pot brown sausage over medium high heat until cooked all the way through, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer sausage to a paper towel lined plate and set aside.
- Add olive oil, leeks, and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add wine and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes until liquid is reduced by half.
- Add the broth, potatoes, bay leaf, thyme, and more salt and pepper. Bring to boil and cook until potatoes are fork tender, about 20 minutes. Return the sausage to the pot and stir in the milk or cream. Serve with crusty bread, or as desired.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. The soup is even better the next day!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Sodium 1227 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
POTATO LEEK SOUP III
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
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
LEEK, POTATO, AND SAUSAGE SOUP
Steps:
- In a dry heavy saucepan toast the cuminseed and the caraway seeds over moderate heat, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they are very fragrant, and transfer them to a plate. In the pan cook the leek in the butter, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until it is very soft, stir in the broth and the potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice, and bring the liquid to a boil. Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, or until the potato is tender, stir in the toasted seeds, the kielbasa, the cream, and salt and pepper to taste, and simmer the soup for 5 minutes. Just before serving, stir in the spinach.
GOLDEN LEEK AND POTATO SOUP
Most potato leek soups are smooth, creamy and decidedly on the richer side. This one doubles the ratio of leeks to potatoes, giving you something sweeter, chunkier and homier, brimming with soft pieces of potato and browned slivers of leeks. A tablespoon or two of heavy cream, drizzled into the soup just before serving, is an optional luscious touch.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories soups and stews, appetizer
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Halve the leeks lengthwise and rinse away any grit. Thinly slice the leeks crosswise. In a small square of cheesecloth, tie together bay leaves, thyme, sage, parsley and celery leaves if using.
- Melt the butter or heat the oil in the bottom of a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the leeks and cook, stirring frequently, until leeks are soft and dark golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the garlic for the last 3 minutes of cooking.
- Stir in stock or water, the sachet of herbs, the salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce immediately to medium-low; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and simmer soup until potatoes are very tender and falling apart, about 45 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. If desired, drizzle a small amount of cream into each bowl when serving, and top with parsley for garnish.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 315, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1037 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
WINTER LEEK AND POTATO SOUP
A great-tasting, hearty and satisfying soup that's perfect for a lunch or to start an otherwise light dinner.
Provided by Sassa
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Potato Leek Soup Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Cook and stir leeks and onion until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir potatoes and chicken broth into onion mixture; simmer until potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Pour half-and-half into potato soup and continue to simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes more.
- Stir Cheddar cheese, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper into soup until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 982.5 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
SAUSAGE AND LEEK SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew Potato Quick & Easy Lunch Sausage Leek Fall Winter Simmer Gourmet Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Wash leeks in a large bowl of cold water, then lift out and drain well in a colander.
- Cook carrot and celery in 1/2 stick butter in a 4- to 5-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add leeks and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add stock and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, 15 minutes.
- While stock simmers, peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Melt remaining 1/2 stick butter in a small heavy saucepan over low heat, then add flour and cook roux, whisking, 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add 2 cups simmering stock, whisking vigorously (mixture will be thick), then whisk flour mixture into remaining stock and return to a simmer, whisking.
- Add potatoes, kielbasa, and marjoram and simmer soup, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and white pepper.
REAL POTATO LEEK SOUP
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
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
Tips:
- Choose the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes like Yukon Golds or Red Bliss hold their shape well and won't disintegrate in the soup. Avoid starchy potatoes like Russets, which tend to fall apart.
- Slice the leeks thinly: This will help them cook evenly and release their flavor.
- Use good-quality bratwurst: Look for bratwurst that is made with fresh, high-quality pork. Avoid bratwurst that is made with fillers or preservatives.
- Brown the bratwurst before adding it to the soup: This will help to develop the flavor of the sausage.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: If you're using a small pot, cook the bratwurst and vegetables in batches to prevent overcrowding.
- Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a splash of white wine or lemon juice for a bit of brightness.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers: This will help to soak up the delicious broth.
Conclusion:
Potato, leek, and bratwurst soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like your soup thick or thin, spicy or mild, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious soup, give this potato, leek, and bratwurst soup a try.
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