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    Published: Nov 28, 2022 · Modified: Apr 13, 2023 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 4 Comments

    Celery and Leek Soup

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    This celery and leek soup is full of flavor, healthy and such a cozy comfort food lunch or light dinner! Easy to make, it comes together in around 30 minutes and is a gluten free and vegan soup.

    celery and leek soup in a white bowl with a spoon in it on a blue cloth.

    Who doesn't love a warming bowl of soup for lunch in the colder months! Hearty, healthy and so cozy, this celery, leek and potato soup is just what you need on a winter's day and it comes together so easily.

    Love tasty vegetable soups? I think you will also love my vegetable gnocchi soup and my creamy broccoli cauliflower soup - both healthy and so delicious!

    Jump to:
    • ⭐ Why this recipe is so good
    • 🍲 Ingredients
    • 📖 Swaps and variations
    • 🔪 Step by step instructions
    • 💭 Recipe tips and notes
    • 📋 Frequently asked questions
    • 🍽 How to store leek and celery soup
    • 🥗 What to serve with leek soup
    • 🥣 More healthy soup recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ⭐ Why this recipe is so good

    So full of flavor! The celery gives a mild fresh flavor, while the leeks have that delicious mild onion taste that's so good.

    Cozy comfort food. Fall and winter always calls for warming soups, and this leek celery soup feels so nourishing.

    Quick and easy to make. It only takes around 30 minutes for your tasty lunch or dinner to come together!

    🍲 Ingredients

    individually labelled ingredients to make celery and leek soup including potatoes, vegetable stock and herbs.

    All the ingredients and their quantities are set out in the recipe card below.

    Some notes on a few of them:

    • Leeks - choose fresh produce, and remove any tough outer leaves. Give the leeks a good wash to remove dirt that can hide amongst the leaves.
    • Potatoes - I suggest using russet potatoes, or I have used 'all rounder' potatoes and they worked great too.
    • Garlic - I would use fresh garlic cloves if you can, or a small pinch of garlic powder in a pinch.

    📖 Swaps and variations

    • Swap non-dairy milk for heavy cream. This will make for a more creamy leek and celery soup, which is so tasty. Using cream means the soup won't be suitable for a vegan diet.
    • Leave out the onion. I love the 'double onion' flavor using this and leeks give, but if you prefer a milder flavor you can use a little extra leek or celery instead of onion.

    🔪 Step by step instructions

    Just a few steps to make this leek and celery soup, and all are easy to do:

    onion, garlic and herbs in a large pot labelled number one.
    celery, leek and a bay leaf in a large pot labelled number two.

    Step 1

    Fry onion and garlic. Add the onion, garlic and herbs to a large pot and fry in olive oil until the onion has softened (image 1).

    Step 2

    Add leeks and celery. Tip in the vegetables, and give the pot a stir (image 2).

    celery, leeks and potato in a large pot labelled three.
    celery and leek soup in a large pot labelled number four.

    Step 3

    Tip in the diced potato. Add to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes to soften the vegetables. If the potato starts to stick, add a splash of water (image 3).

    Step 4

    Cook the soup. Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, give it a good stir and cook on a low to medium heat for 18-20 minutes until the potato is fork tender. Pour in the non-dairy milk and stir again.

    Remove the bay leaves and then use an immersion blender to blend the soup. Serve immediately and enjoy!

    💭 Recipe tips and notes

    • If you like a very 'herby' flavor, you can add a little more of the dried herbs. 
    • Don't forget to remove the bay leaves before blending!
    • If the potato starts to stick add a splash of water to the pot.
    • You can use chicken stock as an alternative, but that would mean it wasn't a vegan soup.
    • This makes a fairly thick leek celery soup. If you prefer something a little lighter, add a touch more vegetable stock.

    📋 Frequently asked questions

    Is this a vegan leek and celery soup?

    If you use non-dairy milk rather than heavy cream, this soup is suitable for a vegan diet.

    Do I need to peel the potatoes?

    No need to peel the potatoes! The skin has lots of flavor. But of course, if you prefer to peel them, that works too.

    How do you prepare leeks?

    Give them a good wash, including between the leaves. Remove any tough outer leaves. Slice off the root, as well as the dark green leaves. Personally I find it easiest to slice the leeks lengthways, then across the white and light green leaves.

    🍽 How to store leek and celery soup

    This leek soup is best served immediately but you can easily portion it into tupperware containers and freeze. When reheating, you may need to add a splash of water to thin.

    🥗 What to serve with leek soup

    • Keep it simple with a crusty bread roll or toast, or oat cakes or rice cakes for gluten free options.
    • Love soup and a salad? I think both my turmeric cauliflower salad and my butternut squash and beet salad work perfectly!
    celery and leek soup in a white bowl on a blue cloth with a bowl of herbs in the background.

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    📖 Recipe

    celery and leek soup in a white bowl with a spoon in it on a blue cloth next to a bowl of herbs.

    Celery and Leek Soup

    Claire
    Healthy comfort food at its best, this celery and leek soup is packed with flavorful vegetables and lots of herbs. Enjoy for a cozy lunch or light dinner!
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Lunch, Soup
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 149 kcal

    Equipment

    • Large pot
    • Immersion blender or food processor
    • Ladle

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 large leek washed, diced
    • 3 celery sticks diced
    • 2 medium russet potatoes diced
    • ¼ onion diced
    • 2 garlic cloves minced or finely diced
    • 2.5 cups vegetable stock
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
    • 2 bay leaves
    • ¼ cup non-dairy milk
    • pinch salt
    • pinch black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Drizzle the olive oil into your pot and then add the onion, garlic and herbs. Fry on a low heat for 4-5 minutes or until the onion has softened.
    • Add the leeks and celery to the pot and cook for a few minutes, then tip in the diced potatoes. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes. If the potato starts to stick, add a splash of water.
    • Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, give it a good stir and cook on a low to medium heat for 18-20 minutes until the potato is fork tender. Pour in the non-dairy milk and stir again.
    • Remove the bay leaves. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup, or add batches to a food processor to blend.
    • Ladle into your bowls and top with fresh herbs if you wish. Serve immediately and enjoy!

    Notes

    • If you like a very 'herby' flavor, you can add a little more of the dried herbs. 
    • Don't forget to remove the bay leaves before blending!
    • If the potato starts to stick add a splash of water to the pot.
    • You can use chicken stock as an alternative, but that would mean it wasn't a vegan soup.
    • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
     
    Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance
    All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
    • leek, which scores 1 and has a ? as a liberator.
    • garlic, which scores 1.
    • vegetable stock will vary depending upon ingredients used.
    • non-dairy milk has variable scores.
    • black pepper, which scores 2.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 608mgPotassium: 532mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 770IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Rina says

      October 31, 2023 at 7:32 am

      That was really yummy, I didn't have russet potatoes so I used sweet potatoes and a bit of turmeric also it was divine

      Reply
      • Claire says

        October 31, 2023 at 8:32 am

        Oh I hadn't thought to use sweet potatoes! I'll have to try it. So glad you liked it!

        Reply
    2. KC says

      July 15, 2023 at 11:50 am

      thanks for sharing this recipe! I can't do carbs, so I swapped out the potato for 2 extra celery stalks and used chicken broth - (hey, I go with what we have in the kitchen that day!) I really like the flav. and texture, especially with a drizzle of lemon olive oil and some cracked pepper as a last step in the bowl.

      Reply
      • Claire says

        July 16, 2023 at 7:12 am

        So glad you like it! And glad the low carb swaps worked well for you!

        Reply

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