Chunky Leek and Potato Soup (No Cream)
Chunky Leek and Potato Soup with no cream added, a healthy and nutritious vegetarian soup that the whole family can enjoy. It's ready in about 20 minutes or so, it's super easy to make, and delicious too.
Prep Time2 minutes mins
Cook Time18 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: British
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 382kcal
- 1 leek, trimmed
- 4 potatoes
- 1 large carrot
- 3 cups vegetable stock/broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs (basil, marjoram, oregano)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Peel, wash and chop the potatoes and carrots.
Wash the leek, and chop it as well.
Heat up the oil, add the butter and allow it to melt.
Add the chopped leek, and sautee for 2-3 minutes until it softens, then add the carrot and potatoes and give it a good stir.
Add the stock/broth and cook with the lid on for 12-15 minutes until the veggies are tender.
Season with salt and pepper, add the tomato paste and mixed herbs, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 2178mg | Potassium: 2018mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 7045IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 15.2mg