A collection of leek and potato soup recipes

Leek and potato soup can be as simple or as complicated as you want. But there is no doubt that even the most basic of the recipes ends up with one of the tastiest soups around. The variants include serving it cool (Vichyssoise), cock-a-leekie, smooth or chunky, other ingredients added.

Not only is leek and potato soup extremely tasty, it has other great qualities as well. The basic recipe is almost foolproof, you will always end up with a very edible soup however culinary challenged you are. Not many recipes can claim that.

Value for money has to come high on the list as well. A main meal bowl of leek and potato soup with a couple of chunks of bread costs about 70p. And for that you get a thoroughly nutritious and healthy meal. It's also quick to prepare and even quicker from frozen.

Don't even consider buying the canned version from the supermarkets. Taste wise they are not a patch on a home made soup. Do it yourself and you know there are no added preservatives, colourings etc. You also now exactly where the ingredients have come from. Long live homemade leek and potato soup!

Below is the basic leek and potato soup, but this site aims to do more. Click on the tabs at the top of each page and you will find several variants on the basic recipe. Freezing and slow-cooking are also covered. The potatoes and leeks tabs explore which variety of these basic ingredients are best in soup.

Even the stock used is analysed in some detail. Is a stock cube best or should you go all the way and make your own fresh stock? We hope you enjoy exploring all the virtues and variants of the humble but regal leek and potato soup.

LEEK AND POTATO SOUP RECIPES

Leek and Potato Soup Recipes