Potato, Leek & White Bean Soup
Updated: Oct 30
Introducing is your new favourite potato soup!
The combination of the earthy rich soup, with the crispy croutons and the sweet caramelised onions is just delicious!
This soup is the perfect weeknight meal or a comforting lunch when it's colder outside.
The soups and all its trimmings is made with only 10 ingredients and so easy to make. No cream or any dairy/dairy alternative ingredients are needed - it's just a blend of vegetables.
A few weeks ago I wrote about a book which my mom inherited from my grandmother and this is my take on the potato soup from that book. The book was published in the 1950's and is basically a 'How to be the perfect housewife in the kitchen'.
Read more about this fascinating book in my kitchen diary section here.
THIS SOUP IS
gluten-free
low fat
dairy free
nut free
healthy
vegan
budget - friendly
and super easy to make
TO MAKE THIS YOU WILL NEED
a couple potatoes
a leek
vegetable stock
a can of white beans, such as cannellini beans
herbs such as thyme or parsley
garlic
Salt & pepper to taste
AND TO SERVE
a fresh lemon
an onion for the caramelized onions
croutons or crispy beans
SKIN-ON OR PEALED POTATOES?
Potatoes are loaded with important nutrients such as Potassium, Vitamin C & Fiber.
Boiling potatoes without the skin can lower some of these nutrients. Boiling them with the skin can help prevent them getting lost in the cooking water.
WHITE BEANS
Any cooked white beans can work in this recipe. I use canned cannellini beans today. They are high in protein and make the soup extra creamy.
A CRISPY ELEMENT
I love a crunchy element in my meals. With soups, I love something like freshly made croutons or crispy beans.
Here's how I make them.
TO MAKE THE CROUTONS
Cut day old-bread into bite-sized cubes. Drizzle with olive oil, sea salt and fresh thyme and roast in the oven until golden and crispy on the outside, but still soft inside.
TO MAKE CRISPY BEANS
Drain canned white beans, rinse and pat them dry with kitchen towel.
In a small bowl mix a teaspoon corn starch with a pinch of sea salt and a bit of onion and garlic granules.
Add the beans and mix to coat all over.
Transfer into an oven-safe bowl. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and bake/ grill in the oven on high until crispy.
OTHER RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE
POTATO, LEEK & WHITE BEANS SOUP
A creamy, earthy soup with sweet balsamic onions and crispy beans.
So comforting and delicious!
Serves: 2-3
Prep time: 5 min
Cooking time: 30 min
Total time: 35 - 40 min
Will it keep? Up to 3 days in the refrigerator, stored in an airtight container
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE SOUP
2 large potatoes (about 700g), peeled/skin-on and cubed
1 large leek, washed and finely sliced
1 1/2 cups vegetable stock, or as needed
1 can white beans, such as cannellini beans
dried herbs of choice, like thyme or parsley (optional)
sliced garlic
Salt & pepper to taste
lemon zest
FOR THE ONION (OPTIONAL)
1 large red onion, sliced
1 - 2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
a pinch of salt
TO SERVE
croutons
lemon juice
crispy white beans (recipe above)
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large pot, sauté the leek and garlic (if using) in a bit of olive oil for 7-8 min until soft and starting to caramelise.
Add the cubed potatoes and fry for another minute or so, stirring constantly.
Add the vegetable stock and herbs of choice and cook on low for 15 - 20 min or until the potatoes are soft and tender. Cook with the lid on.
For last few minutes of cooking add the white beans and 1 teaspoon lemon zest.
Meanwhile heat a saucepan on low and once hot add 1 -2 tbsp olive oil and the onions. Fry on low for 10 minutes until soft and starting to golden. Add the balsamic vinegar, season with salt & pepper and fry for another 5 - 10 min. They should be soft, sticky and caramelised.
Once the soup is cooked, use a stick blender to blend until creamy and smooth. If the soup is too thick add a bit more liquid.
Bring the soup back to boil for another minute or so. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Before serving add a squeeze of lemon juice to the soup.
TO SERVE
Divide the soup between the bowls and top with the caramelised onions, crispy beans and croutons.
Add another squeeze of lemon juice if you wish.
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