Warm up with a bowl of Vegan Potato Leek Soup. It’s a comforting one pot soup recipe you can turn to on sick days, for healthy lunches, or for easy and warming dinners. You’ll find a medley of fresh and hearty vegetables, herbs, and cream in each bite. If you love potato soup, make sure to go make my Easy Vegan Potato Soup as well!
Three reasons why vegan potato and leek soup is the best:
Ingredients needed (with substitutes)
Olive oilLeeks – Leeks are notorious for trapping dirt and sand in their leaves, so they need to be washed very well before cooking. To prepare leeks for cooking, chop off the root and dark green leaves. Slice the white and green part in half, then into thin half-moons. Place them in a bowl of cold water and move them around to loosen the dirt. Squeeze them dry and you’re done!GarlicPotatoes – Use Yukon Gold potatoes or Russet potatoes. Both of these are buttery and starchy, helping to thicken the soup naturally. Vegetable brothThyme – You can use dried or fresh thyme.Rosemary – Dried, preferably. Bay leavesSalt and pepperCoconut cream – This enhances the soup’s velvety smooth and creamy texture. If all you have is canned coconut milk, try to only use the creamy white part at the top. Chives – The perfect topping! Find even more soup topping ideas below.
How to make vegan potato leek soup
Find the complete printable recipe with measurements below in the recipe card. Warm the olive oil in a large soup pot on the stove. Once it’s hot, add the leeks and garlic and cook until they’re soft and fragrant. Next, add the potatoes, broth, herbs, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture up to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot with a lid and leave it to simmer until the potatoes are fork tender. When the soup is ready, remove the bay leaves and take the pot off of the heat. Stir in the coconut cream before pureeing the soup with an immersion blender (or in batches in a regular blender). Ladle the finished potato and leek soup into bowls, top with fresh chives, and enjoy!
Topping ideas
Aside from fresh chives, you can top each bowl of soup with:
Homemade breadcrumbsRoasted potatoesA swirl of coconut creamCrumbled tofu bacon or tempeh baconA dollop of vegan sour creamFresh parsleyLemon juiceRed pepper flakes
Frequently asked questions
Want more comforting vegan soups?
Easy Cauliflower SoupVegan Tomato SoupVegan Broccoli Cheddar SoupThe Best Lentil SoupVegan Chicken Noodle Soup
