Potato Leek Soup

a warming comfort dish for chilly weather
potato leek soup
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This soup is the perfect way to ward off those chilly days while featuring bright, springtime leeks. Full of flavour, yet dairy-free, you can easily swap out the chicken stock and bone broth for a veggie stock if you’d prefer a vegan version!

Potato Leek Soup Recipe

Serve with Herbed Grain-Free Cheesy Scones for a totally satisfying meal!

Ingredients

  • 4 c chicken stock 
  • 2 c bone broth
  • 1 400 ml can full fat coconut milk
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 medium-sized leeks, roughly chopped
  • 5–6 medium russet potatoes, roughly chopped
  • 1–2 Tbsp coconut oil 
  • Salt and pepper, to taste 

Instructions

  1. In a large Dutch oven, sauté garlic and yellow onions with coconut oil, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add potatoes and leeks, along with a dash of cayenne pepper, and stir frequently for a few minutes, until leeks begin to soften.
  3. Pour in bone broth and stock, and simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Turn off heat. Add coconut milk and blend with an immersion blender, until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve. Freezes well for up to one month.