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Cream of Leek, Potato & Carrot Soup

Updated 7 September 2023 Published 29 January 2015 76 Comments

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Cream of Leek, Potato & Carrot Soup is a healthy, family friendly soup packed full of nutrients.

Cream of Leek, Potato and Carrot Soup, family friendly, healthy, nutritious, 5-a-day

As a mum I am always trying to make sure my family gets their 5-a-day of fruit and vegetables and hopefully more.

As adults we have no problem eating most fruits and vegetables (ok my husband’s not keen berries because of the seeds) but children can be a bit more picky and difficult to please.

There’s nothing I hate to see more than a pile of wasted vegetable on a plate! So that’s why I love soup, you can hide all manner of vegetables in it that if cut up on a plate your kids might just turn their noses up at.

The other night with a vegetable drawer heaving with leeks, potatoes and carrots I decided to make this Cream of Leek, Potato and Carrot Soup made not with cream but a little butter and some semi-skimmed milk.

Getting extra calcium in the soup in this way is also a good idea for children whose bones are growing as many (like my son) go off drinking milk when they get to a certain age.

We had this soup for dinner with lots of crusty wholemeal bread, cold meats and cheese.

Since this recipe makes 8 portions it is ideal for putting in a thermos the next day to take to work or just freeze the rest to have an easy meal another night!

Cream of Leek, Potato and Carrot Soup, family friendly, healthy, nutritious, 5-a-day

I’ll be making this soup again soon as the whole family loved it.

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Cream of Leek, Potato and Carrot Soup, family friendly, healthy, nutritious, 5-a-day

I’m sure you’ll love this soup! Do tag @fabfood4all on social media if you make it or leave a comment below. I love hearing from you!

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Cream of Leek, Potato & Carrot Soup

Cream of Leek, Potato & Carrot Soup is a healthy, family friendly soup packed full of nutrients.
Course Light Lunch, Starter
Cuisine British
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes minutes
Total Time 55 minutes minutes
Servings 8
Author Camilla Hawkins

Ingredients

  • 2 Leeks large
  • 450 g Potatoes
  • 2 carrots large
  • 2 Celery stalks
  • 1 Onion large
  • 2 Garlic cloves crushed
  • 25 g Butter
  • 1 tbsp Light Olive Oil
  • Large pinch of dried mixed herbs
  • 900 mls Chicken or vegetable stock
  • 900 mls Semi-skimmed milk
  • Freshly ground salt & pepper

Instructions

  • Start by finely dicing the onion.
  • Slice the leeks (using as much of the green part as possible) and rinse well in a colander to remove soil.
  • Peel and roughly chop the potatoes and carrots.
  • Wash and chop the celery.
  • Heat the butter and oil in a large pan over a medium heat and add all the vegetables and garlic.
  • Mix well and sweat the vegetables under a lid for about 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Add the mixed herbs, stock, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Take off the heat, add the milk and blend to a smooth consistency.
  • Bring back to a gentle simmer, adjust seasoning if necessary and serve with crusty bread.

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Comments

  1. Amy Fidler

    05/03/2017 at 12:37 pm

    Would love this xx great flavour x

    Reply
  2. Sharon

    17/04/2016 at 11:16 pm

    Lovely recipe, looks super duper tasty & bravo for presentation.
    Soup can look so plain normally but this is Top Class.
    Thank you for sharing your recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      17/04/2016 at 11:21 pm

      Aaw, thank you Sharon, what a lovely comment:-)

      Reply
  3. Martina Evans

    26/12/2015 at 2:21 am

    Fantastic end result – the soup looks delicious!

    Reply
  4. Lisa Williams

    18/12/2015 at 12:21 pm

    This looks great so comforting and warming 🙂

    Reply
  5. Christina @ Christina's Cucina

    29/10/2015 at 6:39 am

    Great twist on a classic, Camilla! Sharing on my FB page today!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      29/10/2015 at 8:48 am

      Aaw thank you Christina-)

      Reply
  6. Paul Wilson

    30/09/2015 at 12:05 am

    This will be just the thing when the weather gets colder.

    Reply
  7. Paul Wilson

    30/06/2015 at 1:47 am

    Healthy and tasty – winning combination.

    Reply
  8. Heather Haigh

    29/06/2015 at 12:35 pm

    I love a good bowl of soup and this one sounds very nice.

    Reply
  9. Ursula Hunt

    23/04/2015 at 10:05 am

    I love the carrot decoration it looks so pretty

    Reply
    • Camilla

      23/04/2015 at 7:56 pm

      Thanks Ursula:-)

      Reply
  10. Sarah Cooper

    10/04/2015 at 8:20 pm

    Looks wonderful!

    Reply
  11. Sue Lau

    20/03/2015 at 5:22 pm

    What a great way to warm up on these chilly days we are still having! Love Spring veggies!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      20/03/2015 at 11:28 pm

      Thanks Sue:-)

      Reply
  12. Lynn Fancy

    09/03/2015 at 12:29 pm

    I am feeling really chilly today – its not that cold but it is damp and just grey & horrid! This is just the thing to warm my cockles so I am going to have a go at making this tonight, sounds just delicious!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      09/03/2015 at 2:14 pm

      Good idea:-)

      Reply
  13. Brackenheart

    06/03/2015 at 8:22 pm

    Why have I not made soup for ages? This recipe has made me want to have a go this weekend!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      06/03/2015 at 11:50 pm

      Great stuff:-)

      Reply
  14. Margot @ Coffee & Vanilla

    19/02/2015 at 10:16 pm

    That looks soooo good Camilla… I’m freezing cold from flu so I’m craving all kinds of warming up soups now.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      19/02/2015 at 11:31 pm

      Thank you! Oh no Margot, hope you feel better soon!

      Reply
  15. Tracy Nixon

    03/02/2015 at 4:28 pm

    This sounds delicious! I have made a few pans of homemade soup recently – warming for this extra cold spell!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      04/02/2015 at 10:16 pm

      Thanks Tracy, yes one can’t have enough soup in this weather!

      Reply
  16. Caroline Virgo

    03/02/2015 at 3:58 pm

    Sounds Delicious I have got to try this!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      04/02/2015 at 10:16 pm

      Thank you:-)

      Reply
  17. All That I'm Eating

    03/02/2015 at 12:45 pm

    Love the sound of this Camilla. I normally have leeks, potatoes and carrots in the back of the fridge so this is an ideal combo for me!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      04/02/2015 at 10:17 pm

      Fab, it’s great to get all those oddments used up:-)

      Reply
  18. shobha

    03/02/2015 at 7:52 am

    Lovely presentation. The soup is healthy and wholesome !

    Reply
    • Camilla

      03/02/2015 at 11:07 am

      Thank you:-)

      Reply
  19. Choclette

    02/02/2015 at 4:43 pm

    Soup is a veritable wonder. A great way to get all sorts of goodies inside us and so delicious too. Can I have a bowl please?

    Reply
    • Camilla

      02/02/2015 at 8:15 pm

      Thanks Choclette, popping a bowl in the time machine as we speak:-)

      Reply
  20. Claire @foodiequine

    02/02/2015 at 3:58 pm

    Forget the soup. I want to know how you mad the funky carrot shape!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      02/02/2015 at 8:16 pm

      LOL it’s just a slice of carrot with triangles cut out at entervals and then shaped, dead easy:-)

      Reply
  21. Emily

    02/02/2015 at 1:52 pm

    Mmm, sounds delicious, healthy and frugal too.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      02/02/2015 at 8:16 pm

      Thanks Emily:-)

      Reply
  22. Kate @ Veggie Desserts

    02/02/2015 at 12:57 pm

    Oooh, this sounds just heavenly! Love the carrot, too!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      02/02/2015 at 8:17 pm

      Thanks Kate:-)

      Reply
  23. LEE HARDY

    01/02/2015 at 2:13 pm

    This could be a family favourite.

    Reply
  24. Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry

    01/02/2015 at 11:06 am

    Camilla, we have to think of a way for you to feed me over the internet.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      01/02/2015 at 10:51 pm

      Well I’d want an exchange then Bintu, I could do one course and you coud do the other:-) Just need to invent that machine now:-)

      Reply
  25. Kevin Chambers-Paston

    01/02/2015 at 9:29 am

    This looks wonderful. I often make leek and potato soup but I’ve never added carrot, will give it a go. Love the little carroty sunshine too!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      01/02/2015 at 10:52 pm

      Thank you Kevin – I’m trying to think of other veg I can carve now LOL;-)

      Reply
  26. Emma Harris

    31/01/2015 at 3:11 pm

    I love Leek and Potato soup. I’m going to give this recipe a try 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      31/01/2015 at 9:12 pm

      Fab:-)

      Reply
  27. Jen @ Blue Kitchen Bakes

    31/01/2015 at 2:34 pm

    Leek and potato is one of my favourite soups, had never thought to add carrot to it before, great way to boost the veg content.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      31/01/2015 at 9:15 pm

      Thanks Jen:-)

      Reply
  28. Jan @GlugofOil

    31/01/2015 at 5:49 am

    Mmm yum I could eat a bowl of that right now – just the thing for this cold weather!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      31/01/2015 at 11:36 am

      Thanks Jan – yes it’s perfect soup weather;-)

      Reply
  29. Jenna Knight

    30/01/2015 at 11:56 am

    Do you think it would be possible to do this in a slow cooker?

    Looks yummy

    Jenna xx

    Reply
    • Camilla

      30/01/2015 at 10:03 pm

      I don’t see why not although I have to admit I’ve never made soup in a slow cooker – I think you’d need a very big slow cooker though!

      Reply
      • David Clarke

        30/01/2015 at 11:08 pm

        Witches Cauldron? 😉

        Reply
        • Camilla

          30/01/2015 at 11:43 pm

          Funnily enough this was given to me by a brand to promote Halloween recipe so you’re not far wrong:-)

          Reply
  30. David Clarke

    30/01/2015 at 12:34 am

    I would love have a go with this yummy recipe. I detest celery so much, wonder if it can taste at all? To be safe I think to cross celery stalks off the Ingredients. 😛

    Reply
    • Camilla

      30/01/2015 at 10:05 pm

      You really don’t taste the celery:-) But feel free to cross it off:-)

      Reply
      • David Clarke

        30/01/2015 at 11:15 pm

        Glad to know that so will start try with ONE stalk as it may give more interest flavour, texture, etc. Thanks 😀

        Reply
        • Camilla

          30/01/2015 at 11:42 pm

          I don’t think anyone likes the taste of celery on it’s own but celery, onion and carrot are like the holy trinity and form the base (mirepoix) of many soups and dishes:-)

          Reply
  31. Paul Wilson

    30/01/2015 at 12:02 am

    The perfect thing for weather like this.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      30/01/2015 at 10:05 pm

      Exactly, can’t get enough soup right now!

      Reply
      • David Clarke

        30/01/2015 at 11:39 pm

        Also great way to use rolls, garlic bread or naan etc as they usually seem so perfect with soup in many ways, as.soup can be re-fresh or re-introduce to my taste buds and remind me simple dishes can be great as complex dishes.

        Reply
  32. Sarah Maison Cupcake

    29/01/2015 at 5:06 pm

    Mmm I am craving a bowl of that for the weekend now. Will be just the job if the snow makes it down south!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      29/01/2015 at 10:35 pm

      Thanks Sarah, we had a breif flurry at 4pm but it was soon over:-(

      Reply
  33. Jeanne Horak-Druiff

    29/01/2015 at 3:21 pm

    Oh – and also thanks for linking to my soup! 🙂

    Reply
  34. Jeanne Horak-Druiff

    29/01/2015 at 3:21 pm

    Mmmm, I love creamy leek & potato soup – and even more so with the addition of carrots! Soup must be the easiest way to get kids to eat stuff that’s good for them (and it’s also my favourite way of clearing out a vegetable drawer!)

    Reply
    • Camilla

      29/01/2015 at 10:36 pm

      Exactly Jeanne, my family never tires of soup:-)

      Reply
  35. Laura@howtocookgoodfood

    29/01/2015 at 1:43 pm

    This is definitely a soup that my kids would love too. Anything that includes non scary veggies they will eat, especially with added milk or cream which gives a lovely smoothness to a soup. And I like that it uses ingredients we all have lying in our fridge. Thanks for linking to my soup too 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      29/01/2015 at 10:38 pm

      Thanks Laura, yes it’s amazing how kids will turn their noses up at chunks of vegetables but blitz them up and they’re happy:-)

      Reply
  36. Michelle @ Greedy Gourmet

    29/01/2015 at 1:28 pm

    Ah, I agree that most mothers try to get their kids to eat their 5 a day. It’s tricky though! Soup really is a blessing. I actually got my kids to eat cauliflower the other day in the form of soup. What a pretty carrot flower. How long did it take you to cut it?!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      29/01/2015 at 10:42 pm

      My kids are pretty good now and eat most veg – funnily enough it’s mashed potato that my son has never really liked! The flower probably took a couple of minutes to make, just make quick triangular cuts all the way round and then just go back round and shape into petal by carving a bit extra off:-)

      Reply
  37. Ursula Hunt

    29/01/2015 at 11:18 am

    Another great heartwarming soup for is cold weather

    Reply
    • Camilla

      29/01/2015 at 10:42 pm

      Thanks Ursula:-)

      Reply
  38. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche

    29/01/2015 at 8:33 am

    This looks lovely! The star-shaped carrot on top is so effective too! 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      29/01/2015 at 10:43 pm

      Thanks Becca, I was aiming for a flower but if you enjoy it as a star then all good:-)

      Reply
  39. Maya Russell

    29/01/2015 at 6:05 am

    Lovely recipe. A soup I think my kids would like.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      29/01/2015 at 10:44 pm

      Thanks, yes I’m sure your kids would enjoy it:-)

      Reply
  40. Paul Wilson

    29/01/2015 at 12:16 am

    Looks delicious. Love the carrot decoration.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      29/01/2015 at 10:45 pm

      Thanks Paul:-)

      Reply

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