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Vegan Potato and Leek Soup (Gluten-Free)

Published: Nov 30, 2021 · Modified: Apr 7, 2022· By: Janelle Hama

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Vegan potato and leek soup is filling, cozy and creamy using simple ingredients consisting of potatoes, leeks, oats and broth. Gluten-free also.

2 white bowls of vegan potato soup with 2 spoons
Warming vegan potato and leek soup

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  • 😋Why you’ll love this recipe
  • 🥔Ingredients You'll Need
  • 🔪 Step By Step Guide
  • ⭐Pro Tips
  • 🥔Variations
  • 🥣Serving Suggestions
  • ❓FAQ
  • 🥘Related Recipes
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Community

😋Why you’ll love this recipe

  • Wholesome and tasty, the whole family will love it.
  • Dietary friendly - vegan, oil-free, nut-free, gluten-free, corn-free* and soy-free.
  • Very easy to make, ready in around 30 minutes.
  • You can choose a range of garnishes to suit.
a bowl of potato and leek soup with croutons on top

🥔Ingredients You'll Need

soup ingredients all laid out on a white bench

Notes on some of the ingredients, the full list of ingredients and their measurements can be found in the recipe card below.

Potatoes - use all-rounder potatoes, which have been peeled and uniformly chopped.

Leek tastes similar to an onion, you will only be using the white and light green parts of the leek. 

Very rarely have I ever cut open a leek that didn’t contain dirt in between the layers. Be sure to thoroughly clean each layer prior to slicing. 

You can do this by cutting off the tops (the dark green parts of the leeks are tough) and then slicing each leek lengthways to reveal the insides. Place the leeks into cold water with a capful of vinegar and then swirl around until the dirt is removed. 

Rinse in cold water again to rid the vinegar and then pat dry.

Garlic - use freshly crushed garlic where possible, otherwise frozen or garlic flakes can be used.

Rolled oats add a creamy and rich element, be sure to purchase a gluten-free version*, as most oats are processed in facilities where gluten is handled.

Oats are a good source of plant protein.

Vegetable stock adds flavoring and brings all the ingredients together. No additional salt is needed.

Whichever vegetable stock you choose, read the label to ensure it is free of any ingredients you don’t want.

Black cracked pepper is used to add some pepperiness.

Fresh chives are added as a garnish. 

2 bowls of leek and potato soup with croutons, seeds and chives on top

🔪 Step By Step Guide

Step 1 - In a large pot heat over medium heat, 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable stock and add sliced leek. Fry until wilted.

Step 2 - Stir in garlic for about 30 seconds and add all other ingredients. Bring to a boil and then turn down the heat to low-medium and allow to simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 3 - Turn heat off and then use an immersion blender to blend until just smooth. Garnish with chives and serve warm.

a close up of the white soup with  croutons, chives, seeds and coconut facon

⭐Pro Tips

Blending is only done until the texture is smooth, do not over blend as this can cause gumminess. Note; using an immersion blender will result in the soup being slightly textured.

Storage - once completely cooled down and store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. 

The consistency of this will coat the back of a spoon.

white bowl of potato and leek soup with a spoon

🥔Variations

A small amount of olive oil can be used if preferred to fry off the leek until lightly golden. 

Vegetable stock generally carries enough salt, however, you may want to add salt to taste.

Chilli can be added for added heat, use either freshly minced chili, chili flakes, or chili oil - all to taste.

Fresh herbs such as thyme or marjoram can be added if desired. However, note this will alter the flavor profile.

Garnish can be left simple with just chives, or you can add homemade croutons or roasted chickpeas as croutons or various chopped fresh herbs and seeds. 

🥣Serving Suggestions

Enjoy it with a side of salad, such as this simple cabbage salad called Kupus Salata. We also love enjoying it with my rocca salad, I love the onions and sourness of the dressing with it.

Or with some freshly made bread rolls.

vegan potato leek soup served in a white bowl with a side of rocca salad

❓FAQ

Can I leave my vegan potato and leek soup chunky?

Absolutely. Once fully cooked, all the vegetables are soft enough to eat, just omit the step for blending this soup. 

Can I make this a day ahead?

Yes, follow the instructions as per this vegan potato leek soup recipe, allow it to completely cool down to room temperature and then store in an air tight container in the fridge. You may need to stir through a small amount of water as the soup will thicken when chilled.

a male hand holding a spoonful of leek and potato soup

🥘Related Recipes

Want more soup recipes? Try my light, low-fat carrot and celery soup or my tasty vegetable borscht or my creamy vegan asparagus soup.

For another recipe using oats, check out my WFPB no oil gluten-free recipe of vegan oatmeal pancakes.

Love potatoes, you must check out my batata harra recipe, which is mouthwatering Lebanese spicy potatoes or this adas bi hamod (Lebanese lemon lentil soup) or my easy low fat potato soup.

  • Lebanese Lemon Lentil Soup (Adas bi Hamod)
  • Delicious Vegetable Borscht Without Oil
  • Carrot and Celery Soup
  • Easy Vegan Broccoli Soup (Low Fat)

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📖 Recipe

a bowl of potato and leek soup with croutons on top

Vegan Potato and Leek Soup (Gluten Free)

Gluten-free and vegan potato and leek soup is filling, cozy and creamy using simple ingredients of potatoes, leeks, oats and broth. 
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Course: lunch, side, Soup
Cuisine: european
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Janelle Hama

Ingredients

  • 5-6 medium Potatoes peeled and uniformly chopped
  • 2 large Leeks washed, dried and thinly sliced
  • 2 small Garlic Cloves crushed
  • 2 litres Vegetable stock
  • ½ cup Rolled oats gluten free
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper cracked
  • 1 small handful Chives finely chopped
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Instructions

  • In a large pot heat over medium heat, 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable stock and add sliced leek. Fry until wilted.
    2 litres Vegetable stock, 2 large Leeks
  • Stir in garlic for about 30 seconds and then add all other ingredients. Bring to a boil and then turn down heat to low-medium and allow to simmer for 20 minutes.
    2 small Garlic Cloves, 2 litres Vegetable stock, ½ cup Rolled oats, ½ teaspoon Black pepper, 5-6 medium Potatoes
  • Turn the heat off and then use an immersion blender to blend until just smooth. Garnish with chives and serve warm.
    1 small handful Chives

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Notes

Vegetable stock - read the label to ensure it is free of any ingredients you don’t want, i.e., gluten free, oils, soy free and corn free
Over blending will cause gumminess.
Completely cool down at room temperature and store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. 
The consistency will coat the back of a spoon.
We love enjoying it with my rocca salad, I love the onions and sourness of the dressing with it, or with some freshly made bread rolls.
 
 
US cups and spoons measurements have been used. 1 cup is 240ml, 1 tablespoon 15ml, 1 teaspoon 5ml.

Equipment

pot
immersion blender

Nutrition

Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.

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Comments

  1. Lucas

    May 09, 2022 at 9:30 pm

    Vucchysoisse is my all-time favourite soup! I can't wait to try this vegan version. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  2. Jessica

    May 06, 2022 at 12:11 am

    5 stars
    This recipe proves that sometimes less is more! I love how simple this soup was to prepare with so few ingredients. The leeks and garlic gave it so much flavor. I can't wait to have leftovers for lunch today!

    Reply
  3. Odette

    May 01, 2022 at 8:36 am

    5 stars
    This potato and leek soup looks so warm and comforting. It's supposed to be cold and rainy here this weekend so will be making this soup. Can't wait. Thank you.

    Reply
  4. Farida

    April 26, 2022 at 3:19 pm

    5 stars
    I love that this used oats as a natural thickener, it made the soup rich, creamy and and silky

    Reply
  5. Marcella

    April 16, 2022 at 4:25 pm

    5 stars
    I love how creamy and rich this soup is. I would never have thought to use oats in potato and leek soup. This is the perfect warming meal after a cold day.

    Reply
  6. Sunrita

    April 15, 2022 at 8:46 am

    5 stars
    It would have never occurred to me to use oats as a thickner, this is such a good idea to add creaminess and bulk!

    Reply
  7. Genevieve

    April 07, 2022 at 2:59 pm

    5 stars
    I love a good soup recipe and this was awesome!

    Reply
  8. Megan

    April 06, 2022 at 5:53 pm

    5 stars
    So easy and so delicious. I never thought to use oats in soup before either.

    Reply
  9. Cassidy

    March 07, 2022 at 2:14 am

    5 stars
    it's been years since I made a potato leek soup. I do like your version that is totally pureed. It is interesting on adding oats to this soup but this does make it more hearty.

    Reply
  10. Leena

    December 02, 2021 at 7:58 am

    5 stars
    I’ve never made potato and leek soup with oats before, it really is creamy. Will be making it again. Thanks.

    Reply

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