Veg or Vegan Potato Leek Soup

Submitted by Ravenhood

"A very filling wholesome soup with the option of being vegetarian or vegan."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 5 1/2 cups
• Serves: 4-5

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 1⁄2 cups leeks, sliced
• 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped (yellow)
• 3 cups potatoes, cubed (yellow, yukon gold)
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced and tightly packed

• Vegan option

• 3 cups water
• 1 vegetable bouillon cube

• Vegetarian option

• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 vegetable bouillon cube

directions

1. Saute leeks and yellow onions in oiled pan on medium heat for 5 minutes.
2. Put all of the ingredients in a large pot (choose the vegan OR vegetarian option), boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes, until the potatoes are cooked.
3. Let cool down a bit before transfering to a blender and blend until smooth.

Reviews

[Annacia]

I made the veg version of this and we enjoyed it. It's a bit lighter than most potato leek soup's that I've made and thats a good thing. It had good body and flavor and made a satisfying meal with some biscuits on the side. Made for Pic A Chef, Spring 2013.