Leek, Artichoke and Potato Soup
A flavorful purée with russet potatoes, sprigs of thyme, and our Kale Pesto.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil, optional
- 1 cup (95 g) leek, chopped
- 2 small garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable broth
- 2 cups (285 g) artichoke hearts, drained, diced
- 4 ounces (115 g) small russet potatoes, cubed
- 3 sprigs thyme, leaves removed
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 3-6 Tablespoons kale pesto
Directions
- Heat oil in a medium to large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic; sauté for 5 minutes or until leeks are softened and translucent. Add broth, artichokes, potatoes, thyme leaves, and water. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat.
- Place mixture into the Vitamix container, add lemon juice, and secure lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
- Blend for 30 to 40 seconds.
- Serve immediately. Divide into bowls and garnish with 1 Tablespoon of kale pesto.
Nutrition Information
| Serving Size | 1 cup (240 ml) |
| Amount Per Servings | |
| Calories | 160 |
| Total Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
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MiMi47 from
Pefect!
This was so simple and delicious. Amazingly flavorful though no salt or pepper is added. I used basil pest as I had it readily available. set a side some of the potato if you want to add after blending for more texture. Great recipe.
Date published: 2018-02-25
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Lyn50 from
Great soup
Great recipe. No need to peel potatoes. Amazing flavor. Super easy and healthy. A new favorite
Date published: 2016-12-13
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Eaglelanz from
This is a great and way to liven potato leek soup
I really like this recipe as I am adding more greens and cruciferous vegetables to our diet. while potato leek soup is good on its own, this really livens it up, and with the benefit of adding the kale. Everone in the family ate it!
Also it is so easy to make!
Date published: 2019-08-19
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TechnoCook from
Loved it!
Only problem was it only made enough for 2bowls, and we wanted leftovers. Very wonderful flavor. The leek and garlic added the subtlety, the potato added some substance, and the artichokes and lemon added an unexpected zing. I was surprised to find that there was actually a bit more artichoke than potato. Really good. I left the skin on the potato. I made the pesto the night before and added a big spoonful as a kind of garnish. Like someone said, it could be mixed into the soup, but I like having some garnishes added on top for interesting bursts of flavor.
Date published: 2020-12-01
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jon m from
Best soup I've ever made
My only problem with this recipe is the last step - stir the pesto into the soup instead of using it as a garnish.
Date published: 2020-10-07
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Phil34 from
Not Good.
This was my first attempt using the Vitamix for soup. Recipe was straightforward and easy to follow, but oh boy... the outcome... honestly the worst leek and potato soup I’ve ever had. I’m not sure exactly what threw it off, but it was terrible. like a thick wallpaper glue, and just as tasteless. Perhaps it was the artichoke?
Date published: 2020-11-13
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Anonymous from
Love It
This soup was the best !! Easy lots of flavor Everyone enjoyed
Date published: 2020-10-29
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Anonymous from
Great flavor
Little confused w potato portion so I just used 4 small. I didn't roast the vegetable which gave it great flavor
Date published: 2020-11-09
