Apple Potato Leek Soup
This Apple Potato Leek Soup is super creamy, comforting, flavorful, and easy to whip any night of the week. This soup is perfect on cold fall and winter days!
Ingredients
- 3 Leeks
- 4 cup Yukon Gold Potatoes Diced
- 1 cup Gala Apple Peeled and Diced
- 1 cup Granny Smith Apple Peeled and Diced
- 4 tablespoon Butter or olive oil for vegan
- 4 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 4 cup Chicken Stock or vegetable stock for vegan
- 1 tablespoon Parsley
- 1 ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Oregano
- ½ teaspoon Basil
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
Instructions
Prepare the leeks
- First, cut off the root. Then, cut off the upper dark green parts of the stalks. Slice the remaining section in half lengthwise. Take the sliced halves and cut them into thin slices that look like little half-circle strips. Place the leeks into a bowl with cold water to rinse any dirt from them.
Make the Soup
- In a dutch oven over medium-heat, add the sliced leeks and butter and saute until they start to soften. Do NOT brown the leeks.
- Add the garlic and saute for another minute or so until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- To the leeks and garlic, add the apples, potatoes, and broth and bring it to a boil.
- Reduce the temperature to low, cover with a lid, and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes and apples start to fall apart in the broth.
- Once the apples and potatoes are very soft, you should be able to gently smash them into the soup. Transfer the soup to a food processor or blender and pulse until a thick soup consistency is formed.
- Return the soup to the pot, add the lemon juice and additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Top if desired and enjoy!
Notes
Consistency: If you want a thinner soup, you can add additional broth, cream, or even coconut cream when blending to reach the desired consistency. If you want it thicker, let the mixture simmer longer to remove more liquid.
Toppings: This soup is good on its own, but here are some toppings we love: chives, green onions, fresh thyme, cheddar cheese, and bacon.
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 667mgPotassium: 735mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 812IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 2mg
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