Easy Slow-Cooker Potato-Leek Soup with Boursin

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This creamy slow-cooker leek soup showcases leeks’ mild onion flavor, enhanced by plenty of fresh and dried herbs and with potatoes adding texture and body. Boursin is a soft, spreadable cheese, similar to whipped cream cheese, that comes in a variety of flavors. We like how the garlic-and-herb flavor enhances the overall flavor of the soup, but you can substitute sour cream. To prevent the sour cream from curdling in the hot soup, place in a small bowl and slowly stir in some of the hot broth until the mixture is smooth and creamy-looking before adding to the slow cooker.

By
Amanda Stanfield
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Amanda Stanfield

Amanda Stanfield is a Test Kitchen assistant in the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization. In 2018, she pivoted into the food industry and began training in fine-dining restaurants around Atlanta. Later she gained her culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in a variety of kitchens from boutique restaurants to conference hotels. As a true foodie, Amanda seeks out nutritious and unique flavors to inspire others to eat happily and healthfully. When she's not cooking up delicious recipes, you can find her lap swimming in the pool or watching a good sci-fi movie.

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Published on December 23, 2023
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Marianne Williams
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Marianne Williams has been a test kitchen professional for Dotdash Meredith since 2016. Her recipes have been featured in many publications, including Food & Wine, Real Simple, Southern Living, Health, Rachael Ray and other print and digital brands.

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Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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a recipe photo of the Creamy Leek Soup
Photo:

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
8 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Sesame-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free
the ingredients to make the Creamy Leek Soup

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped

  • 6 cups thinly sliced leeks, well rinsed, white and light green parts only

  • 1 large stalk celery, finely chopped

  • 4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth or no-chicken broth

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 3 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme

  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1/2 cup garlic-and-herb Boursin 

  • 3/4 cup seasoned croutons, roughly crumbled

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives

  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill

Directions

  1. Combine potatoes, leeks, celery, broth, butter, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker; stir well. Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 4 hours on High or 9 hours on Low.

    a step to make the Creamy Leek Soup

    Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

  2. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Stir in cream and Boursin. Cover and cook on High until the cheese has melted, about 20 minutes. Using a potato masher, mash the mixture to reach desired consistency.

    a step to make the Creamy Leek Soup

    Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

  3. Divide the soup among 8 shallow bowls. Top each with 1 1/2 tablespoons crumbled croutons, 3/4 teaspoon chives and 3/4 teaspoon dill.

    a step to make the Creamy Leek Soup

    Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Equipment

6-quart slow cooker

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

Calories 377, Fat 21g, Saturated Fat 13g, Cholesterol 57mg, Carbohydrates 43g, Total Sugars 7g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 6g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 446mg, Potassium 236mg

EatingWell.com, December 2023

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