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Nothing beats a steaming bowl of Leek and Potato Soup on a cold day. And with the addition of cheese, my gluten free leek and potato soup recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Simple to make, perfect for batch cooking and freezing, and oh-so-good.
The BEST Leek and Potato Soup Recipe Ever!
- Why choose this recipe? This is not just any Leek and Potato Soup. My recipe doesn’t feature heavy cream, but it also has the addition of cheese to give it an extra boost. Deliciously gluten free!
- Freezer Friendly: This potato and leek soup is perfect for batch cooking, as you can freeze it in portions then heat whenever you need a quick lunch.
- Serving Suggestions: I love topping my soups with crunchy gluten free croutons. You can also whip up some gluten free flatbreads, gluten free breadsticks or even gluten free baguettes for dunking too.
- Love Soup? Why not try my Broccoli and Stilton Soup, my hearty Winter Veg Soup or my nourishing Roast Chicken Soup recipes next?
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And Lola commented: “This is really delicious soup. Simple ingredients, not complicated to make. The grated cheddar cheese makes a flavoursome addition. Will be making regularly, especially as the autumn/winter approaches.”
Ingredients and Substitutions
There’s a printable recipe card below for this cheese, leek and potato soup recipe with the full quantities. But here are the main ingredients and ideas for any swaps.
- Onion: You can omit this and just use the leeks for a milder flavour.
- Leeks: I use fresh whole leeks but you could buy frozen, sliced leeks
- Potatoes: Floury potatoes like King Edwards, Maris Piper, Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes will work best.
- Vegetable Stock: Ensure you use a gluten free vegetable stock such as Knorr. You can swap this for chicken stock if you prefer.
- Butter: Or use a dairy free/vegan butter instead.
- Thyme
- Milk: Use a dairy free milk if you prefer, like coconut or soya milk.
- Cheddar Cheese: For dairy free/vegan, feel free to omit this or swap for vegan cheese. This recipe also works nicely with blue cheese instead.
How to Make Leek and Potato Soup
There’s a printable recipe card below with the method. But here are some step-by-step photos to show you how easy this leek and potato soup without cream is to make.
Storing and Freezing Instructions
TO STORE: This leek and potato soup can be kept for up to a week in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave or in a pan to serve.
TO FREEZE: I recommend freezing this soup in portions, then you can just microwave it from frozen when you need an easy, speedy lunch.
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Leek and Potato Soup Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 2 leeks
- 3 large potatoes, (use floury potatoes like King Edwards or Russet)
- 1 litre gluten free vegetable stock
- 20 g butter
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 250 ml milk
- Salt and pepper
- 150 g cheddar cheese, (grated)
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion. Wash the leeks then slice 1cm thick. Peel and chop the potatoes into small chunks.
- Add the butter to a large pan and add the leeks and onions. Fry on a medium heat for 2-3 minutes, then add the potatoes. Stir well and fry for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the veg stock, milk, thyme and salt and pepper, stir, bring to the boil, and then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Take off the heat, add the cheese and stir well. Blend the soup and serve, or see notes for storing and freezing.
Notes
- Serving Suggestions: I love serving up this leek and potato soup with some easy gluten free croutons, or a soft gluten free bread roll for dipping.
- Storing: This soup can be refrigerated and reheated, or frozen for up to 6 months. I recommend freezing in portions and microwaving to reheat.
- Step-by-Step Photos: Check out the blog post above for step-by-step photos to guide you through how this easy leek and potato soup recipe should look.
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More Easy Soup Recipes
If you like this cheesy potato and leek soup recipe then make sure you check out these other easy gluten free soups too…
- For a vibrant soup which will put a smile on your face, try my easy Beetroot Soup with coconut milk – it’s dairy free too and so creamy.
- This Winter Veg Soup is pure comfort food. Thick and creamy vegetable soup with carrots, parsnips and potatoes – try it with a crusty gluten free baguette.
- I love this creamy, slightly spicy Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup or my Roasted Pumpkin Soup with garlic, sage and chilli.
- If you’ve got roast dinner leftovers then you’ll love my easy Carrot and Parsnip Soup, with it’s subtle honey undertones, or try my Parsnip Soup.
- My Chicken Noodle Soup is my go-to when I’m feeling under the weather, with lots of garlic and ginger, followed by my Chicken and Lentil Soup recipe.
- This easy Pea and Ham Soup is another bright and colourful soup, with a thick pea base and chunks of delicious cooked ham. Perfect for leftovers.
- For a lighter soup try my Courgette Soup with pesto, it’s a lovely refreshing soup for a light meal or simple lunch.
- I’ve added a harissa twist to this Tomato Soup recipe to make it so flavourful – a great one for using up the end-of-summer tomato harvest.
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So tasty 😋 and quick to make. Thank you Sarah x