Vitamix Potato Leek Soup

Name: Vitamix Potato Leek Soup
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 28 min
Ingredients: 8 cups vegetable broth; 2 bay leaves; 1 Tablespoon thyme (dried); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 4 russet potatoes (peeled, cut into 1 or 2" pieces); 2 Tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 large leeks (sliced & rinsed, not including dark green tips); 2 stalks celery (chopped, save the leaves); 2 cloves garlic (minced or chopped); 1/2 cup cream

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Looking for a warm, savory soup that can be whipped up in no time? This Vitamix Potato Leek Soup really fits the bill. Warm, thick, comforting, and...drumroll please...our kids really love it! Make this potato leek soup in just 28 minutes tonight!

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Potato leek soup is a French classic that is so simple to put together. You can serve it as an appetizer, a side dish to accompany a sandwich or salad, or even as a satisfying stand-alone lunch. By the way, if you love making soups in your Vitamix or blender, check out our Butternut Squash and Cannellini Bean Soup recipes!

👍 Why We Love Vitamix Potato Leek Soup

✔️Easy to make- You get to throw everything in a blender for this recipe. Honestly, thats the fun part. You don't have to worry about chopping/slicing anything perfectly since it's all going to hit the blades anyway!

✔️ Customizable- Add your favorite toppings or easily make this Vitamix potato leek soup dairy-free by swapping cream for coconut milk and butter for olive oil.

✔️Family-friendly! My kids loved this potato leek soup, and we ate it all week without getting tired of it!

🛒 Ingredients

Notes on ingredients (full list of ingredients and quantities listed in the recipe card below):

Vegetable broth- chicken broth will also work if you don't want this dish to remain vegetarian.
Bay leaves- just be sure to before blending soup.
Thyme- we use dried thyme since we tend to have it handy in our pantry!
Salt & pepper- for added flavor
Russet potatoes- or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 or 2" pieces
Butter- we prefer unsalted
Leeks- sliced & rinsed, not including dark green tips
Celery- chopped, and save the leaves for garnish!
Garlic -minced or chopped
Cream- we use heavy cream for added creaminess and thickness! For a dairy-free option, consider coconut milk.

Best Tools for this Recipe

Vitamix- for blending the soup

Thermoworks silicone spatula- for scraping soup out of blender.

Veggie Peeler- for peeling potatoes. We also love Opinel's peeler for little hands if kids are helping out.

Curious Chef knives for kids - if kids are helping to cut or slice leeks.

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Sauté leeks, celery and garlic in butter.

Step 2: Meanwhile, bring broth to a boil. Add spices, potatoes and veggies and boil for 20 minutes.

Step 3: Pull out bay leaves and combine and blend all ingredients in Vitamix or blender until everything's been fully blended. Note: If there is more liquid than will fit in the blender, put several batches in a blender/Vitamix until everything's been fully blended.

Step 4: Return blended soup to the pot, add the cream, stir and serve.

Place a few torn celery leaves on top of each bowl for garnish.

potato leek soup with celery leaf garnish

✔️ Cooking Tips and Variations

An immersion blender may be used if preferred to keep everything in the soup pot while blending.
Use a spatula to scrape blended potato leek soup out of Vitamix and back into the soup pot.
Dairy Free! Not to state the obvious, but eliminate the cream and butter. Coconut milk is the perfect substitute for cream. As far as the butter goes, I would replace it with 2 T of either olive oil, coconut oil, or Earth Balance.
Vegan See above regarding the butter and cream. And make sure your vegetable base is vegan. I absolutely love this Better than Bouillon brand.
Cheese- add shredded cheese on top of soup.
Bacon-Top Vitamix potato leak soup with bacon pieces or bits for added flavor.
Serve soup with celery leaves for garnish, and bread or break sticks on the side for dipping.

🥗 What to Serve with this Soup

While our Vitamix potato leek soup is definitely hearty enough on its own, you might want to pair your soup with a side dish. Check out these options:

Bread! French baguettes or Pillsbury Biscuit Grands would be excellent side choices, perfect for both serving alongside the main dish and for dipping!
Roasted veggies and/or side salad- Glazed carrots or roasted asparagus would be tasty additions to this meal! A light and refreshing salad would also do the trick.
Sandwich or panini- If you'd like to enjoy your potato leek soup as a side dish, you might want to consider combining it with a straightforward wrap or sandwich, such as our Sweet Potato, Kale & Feta Wrap or our Crispy Tomato, Pesto & Mozzarella Panini.

❓ FAQ

How do I clean leaks?

Leeks can be sandy and dirty, so it's important to wash them well. First, trim and discard the root ends and thick, dark green parts. Halve the leeks lengthwise and rinse under cold water, separating the layers to eliminate any dirt that may be tucked inside.

How should I store this soup?

This Vitamix potato leek soup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw soup overnight in the refrigerator and then warm on the stove or in the microwave.