Potato Leek Soup — Ad-Free Recipe, Ingredients First

Starchy potatoes give this soup its body without any cream, so the variety matters. The move that keeps it clean-tasting: sweat the leeks gently in butter without letting them brown, so the soup stays pale, sweet, and delicate.

The Ingredients — and where to get them

Cook for 6 servings

Russet potatoes

Starchy potatoes break down and thicken the soup as they cook.

1.5 lb, peeled and cubed

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Butter

The fat that carries the leeks; a good cultured butter adds a faint tang.

4 tbsp

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Chicken or vegetable broth

The simmering liquid; a clean broth keeps the flavor bright.

5 cups

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Leeks

White and pale green parts only; slice and rinse them well, they hide grit.

3 large, sliced

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The Rundown

Greedometer ●●●●● Squeaky clean

About as virtuous as dinner gets.

EffortSome doing

Cook it with

Instant PotSlow cookerOne-pot

The Method

Sweat the leeksMelt the butter over medium-low and cook the sliced leeks 10 minutes until soft and floppy, without letting them take on any color.
Simmer the potatoesAdd the cubed potatoes and the broth. Bring to a simmer and cook 20 minutes until the potatoes fall apart when pressed.
Blend smoothBlend the soup until completely silky. For the cleanest texture, pass it through a sieve, though it's fine without.
SeasonSalt and white pepper to taste. It should taste sweet from the leeks; add a knob of cold butter at the end for gloss.

The Toolkit

Blender · Heavy pot

Straight Answers

Can you make Potato Leek Soup in an air fryer? — Yes, with an insert

Not on its own — an air fryer can’t hold a pool of liquid. You can simmer it in an oven-safe dish or a silicone insert made to fit the basket, but the broth won’t reduce or brown the way it does on the stove, and that insert comes out scorching, so use oven mitts. For real depth, a pot on the stove wins.

Can you freeze Potato Leek Soup? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Potato Leek Soup ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it holds well and often tastes better the next day. Make it ahead and reheat gently before serving.

Is Potato Leek Soup gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Potato Leek Soup vegan? — No

No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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Potato Leek Soup, and where to source it