Description
This creamy broccoli, leek & potato soup is a delightful mix of satisfying flavors and textures. Perfect for a comforting dinner, it’s quick to prepare and uses healthy ingredients like fresh broccoli, leeks, and Yukon gold potatoes. Enjoy a warm bowl of homemade goodness in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
- 1 large leek, cleaned and thinly sliced, green and white parts
- 2 to 3 medium yukon gold potatoes, cubed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium head of broccoli, cut into small florets, stems thinly sliced, with woody ends discarded
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar, plus more to taste
- Pinch of sugar
- Finely chopped fresh chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced leeks and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until glistening, but not browned.
- Incorporate the cubed potatoes and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Toss well with the leeks. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cover the pot.
- Cook potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes until nearly fork-tender. Add broccoli in the last 4 to 5 minutes of cooking, continuing to simmer uncovered until broccoli is vibrant green and tender.
- Blend the mixture in a blender or use an immersion blender until smooth.
- Return the blended mixture to the pot over low heat. Stir in heavy cream, sherry vinegar, pinch of sugar, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh chives, a drizzle of olive oil and cream, and freshly cracked black pepper.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using homemade vegetable broth instead of store-bought.
You can adjust the amount of heavy cream based on your preference for creaminess.
This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg