Description
Indulge in a bowl of warmth with this Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup Recipe, the ultimate comfort food that is both creamy and nutritious. Combining tender Yukon Gold potatoes and sweet leeks, this soup is simmered to perfection in your slow cooker, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully without any fuss. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this recipe requires minimal prep—simply chop your ingredients, let the slow cooker do its magic, and enjoy a rich, velvety soup ready to warm your soul. Serve it alongside crusty bread for a delightful meal that will please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large leeks (sliced)
- 3 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 7 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 3 tbsp salted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- salt
- black pepper
- bay leaves
- thyme
Instructions
- Sauté sliced leeks and minced garlic in butter until softened.
- Transfer to a slow cooker; add diced potatoes, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth until ingredients are submerged. Cover and cook on high for 5 hours or low for 8 hours.
- Remove bay leaves; blend until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in heavy cream and garnish with chopped chives before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours (high) or 8 hours (low)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg