Chunky Leek, Potato and Cauliflower Soup

Overhead close up on a chunky vegan leek and potato soup. There is a spoon in the bowl as well as a garnish of fresh parsley.

5 from 1 vote

Chunky Leek, Potato and Cauliflower Soup

This creamy yet chunky leek, potato and cauliflower soup is SO delicious, super filling and extra easy-to-make. It combines leeks, potatoes, cauliflower, carrots and garlic for the best cozy bowl of deliciousness. This recipe happens to be vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free, plus it is good-for-you!

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Vegan, vegetarian

Servings: large bowls

Calories: 390kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Equipment

Immersion blender or regular blender optional

Ingredients

2 large leeks chopped and cleaned, see notes
2 cloves of garlic crushed
1 small head of cauliflower chopped in florets
2 cups white Yukon gold potatoes (or Russet) peeled and diced in bite-size
2 tsp dried chives
1 tsp dried thyme
15 oz coconut milk unsweetened, low- or full-fat
3 cups veggie broth
½ cup shredded carrots
salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large pot, start by cooking the leeks on medium-high heat until browned stirring often, about 5 minutes. Use a small amount of oil or water to prevent the veggies from sticking to the pot.
Then, add the garlic, cauliflower, potatoes, dried thyme, chives and a good pinch of salt. Stir and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
Add the veggie broth and coconut milk, stir well and cover. Cook until the veggies are tender, about 10 minutes.
Then, using an immersion blender, blend some of the soup while leaving lots of pieces intact. You can also transfer some of the soup (about 3 cups) to a blender, blend to smooth and transfer back to the pot. But this is optional, you don't have to blend the soup!
Add the shredded carrots to the pot, taste to adjust the seasoning and keep cooking for another 3-4 minutes or so. Serve warm.

Video

Notes

Be sure to clean the leeks properly as they hide dirt easily. Check out the blog post for more tips on how to clean them.
Keep leftovers in an air-tight container for up to 4-5 days. Simply reheat in the microwave or on the stove.
Serve with dinner rolls or crackers and sprinkle with ground black pepper, fresh herbs or croutons.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

Nutrition