Heart-Healthy Potato and Leek Soup
Warm up with a bowl of creamy, yet light, Heart-Healthy Potato and Leek Soup—a comforting classic revamped with wholesome ingredients and minimal fat for a nourishing meal. Featuring tender leeks, hearty potatoes, and garlic simmered in low-sodium vegetable broth, this dish is blended to velvety perfection and enriched with unsweetened almond milk for a dairy-free twist. Fresh thyme and a bay leaf infuse depth of flavor, while a garnish of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and brightness. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is perfect as a satiating lunch or cozy dinner option that puts heart-health first without compromising on taste. Ideal for meal prep or a quick family dinner, this satisfying soup is sure to become a staple in your rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large leeks, sliced and washed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the leeks, garlic, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the leeks are soft and translucent.
Stir in the potatoes, and then pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth. Add the bay leaf and thyme.
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Remove the bay leaf. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender for pureeing.
Return the soup to the pot and stir in the almond milk. Heat gently without boiling.
Season the soup with pepper and salt to taste.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1072 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.2 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2139 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 182.0 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.7 g | ||
| Protein | 15.3 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 692 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 5019 mg | 107% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
