This Paleo Creamy Potato Leek Soup is a delicious and easy meal that the whole family will love. A few simple ingredients come together to make a nourishing bowl of soup that is Whole30, dairy free, and the perfect comfort food for chilly weather.
Renee from Raising Generation Nourished has such a great cookbook that I'm able to share a recipe from. It's called Nourished Beginnings Baby Food. This is not just a baby food book that has purees in it- it is filled with nourishing recipes that are great for the whole family. It covers from baby to toddler and beyond, so it's a great resource to have not just for babies. I choose to share this soup because it sounded so good (it is) and something we all could enjoy together. My 12 month old liked it and my husband and I loved it. Definitely a recipe I'll make again.
I used very little salt in the soup to make sure it wasn't too salty for my baby. My husband and I just added a little extra to our bowls.
I cooked up some sausage to add to my husbands bowl because I know he would want meat to actually count it as a meal. It was a nice addition and paired well with the creaminess of the soup. And it's amazing how creamy this soup is with no coconut cream or milk. It all comes from the potatoes and it is smooth and silky.
I love that this soup has just a few ingredients, but is packed with flavor. The leeks are sweeter and more mild than regular onions and the ghee gives it a rich, buttery flavor. It is a great way to incorporate bone broth in a meal where it's kind of hidden. You'll still get all the health benefits of it, but don't have to drink it plain.
You will love how delicious this soup is and how easy it is to make. HERE is the link one more time for the cookbook. It is a great book to have if you're interested in feeding your family real, nourishing foods!
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Paleo Creamy Potato Leek Soup
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup fat to cook in such as lard, coconut oil, tallow or ghee (I used ghee)
- 5 medium to large potatoes rinsed and cubed
- 4 leeks sliced and rinsed of sand
- sea salt to taste I used ¼ teaspoon
- 3 cloves garlic coarsely chopped
- 8 cup bone broth
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
- pepper to taste
- chopped chives for garish optional
- Chicken sausage cut and fried for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, melt the ghee and add the potatoes and leeks with the salt.
- Cook on medium for about 10 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender and the salt has drawn out the juices and sweetened the leeks.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the bone broth and thyme and bring to a simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Turn the heat off, and use an immersion blender right in the pot to puree the soup completely.
- Add the salt and pepper to taste and garnish each bowl with chives, if you'd like.
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Timothy D Dill says
Looking for a recipe for potato leek soup without cream and found this
Delicious! I like mine chunky so did not puree it, and I used crisped ham strips instead of sausage, but was very happy with the way it all turned out
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks for trying it, Timothy! I"m glad you liked it and love the idea of crispy ham strips. Thanks for the great feedback!
joy says
Hello
Since it's a whole 30 recipe/ paleo did you use sweet potatoes?
Or what potatoes did you use?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Joy- Potatoes are Whole30:https://whole30.com/2014/07/new-whole30/ I do use organic since they are in the dirty dozen, so that would be my suggestion. I hope you try the soup 🙂
Cara says
HI there! Just curious...have you tried to freeze this soup and reheat? I know sometimes potatoes are tricky that way. I just got my CSA box and I'm OVERLOADED with potatoes! (Any other potato recipes that freeze well??) 🙂
Thanks!
Cara
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Cara- I have not tried that, but I feel like it may work. Soup usually does pretty good that way. Hmmm- I don't have any other potato recipes I can think of that freeze, but here are a couple of my favorite potato recipes:http://www.jaysbakingmecrazy.com/2017/01/08/paleo-whole30-sausage-gravy/ , http://www.jaysbakingmecrazy.com/2016/10/30/paleo-pizza-potato-skins/ , http://www.jaysbakingmecrazy.com/2017/01/22/paleo-whole30-spanish-chicken/
Hope that helps!
Jen says
I just finished making this recipe. It was very simple and it is incredibly delicious. Thank you!
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome, Jen! Thanks for trying my recipe and for the great feedback!
Marie Brigham says
Probably a silly question but do you peel the potatoes?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Marie- not a silly question at all! I didn't and they just blend right up when you process it. Hope you enjoy!
Lindsey Slade says
How many servings would you say you got out of this?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Lindsey- I would say 6-8 depending on the size of serving. Hope you love it!
Nicole Stirling says
This soup was EXCELLENT! I used veggie broth instead to make it vegetarian & skipped the sausage - everyone loved it! This one's going in the docket of regular recipes.
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks for the great feedback, Nicole! I'm so glad you like it! Thanks for trying my recipe!
Courtney says
Do you use chicken or beef bone broth?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Courtney- I use chicken, but you could probably use either. Hope you enjoy!
Emily Jaspers says
I just made this tonight! It was WONDERFUL! Thank you for sharing this recipe 🙂
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome, Emily! Thank you for trying it and the great feedback! So glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
Wow! A nice big bowl of delicious comfort food Jessica! I love the chicken sausage on top too! Need this on the menu soon!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Mary Ann!