Creamy Potato, Carrot, and Leek Soup

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I wanted to recreate a potato, carrot, and leek soup I had in a small village restaurant on a trip to Ireland in 2001. This is what I came up with, and even my husband thinks I nailed it. My kids will eat it because it’s smooth and they’re not turned off by any particular ingredient.

Submitted by Andrea Luhman
Updated on December 9, 2023
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 4 leeks, chopped

  • 4 celery stalks, chopped

  • 4 cups chicken broth

  • 4 cups vegetable broth

  • 6 large potatoes, diced

  • 5 carrots, chopped

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Add leeks and celery; cook and stir until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.

  2. Add broth, potatoes, carrots, salt, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes and carrots are soft, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf.

  3. Blend soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir cream into blended soup. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

416 Calories
15g Fat
64g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 416
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 9g 44%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 1413mg 61%
Total Carbohydrate 64g 23%
Dietary Fiber 9g 33%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 9g 17%
Vitamin C 64mg 71%
Calcium 122mg 9%
Iron 4mg 19%
Potassium 1522mg 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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