Easy Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup Recipes

CLASSIC POTATO LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a large wide pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, leeks and onion and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft and not browned, about 12 minutes. Raise the heat to medium-high, pour in the wine and continue to cook, uncovered, until almost dry, about 4 minutes.
• Add the potatoes, bay leaf, thyme, 7 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook, covered, until the potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
• Remove and discard the thyme and bay leaf. Working in batches, transfer the mixture to a blender and carefully puree until smooth, taking care not to fill the carafe more than half full per batch, or puree with an immersion blender in the pot. Reheat the soup over medium heat until steaming.
• Whisk in the cream and lemon juice. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves, a drizzle of oil and a frizzled leeks or shallot if using.

EASY SLOW-COOKER POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine broth, potatoes, onion, garlic and pepper. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender., Mash potatoes to desired consistency. Whisk in cream cheese until melted. Stir in half-and-half. Cook, covered, until heated through, 5-10 minutes longer. Serve with cheese and, if desired, bacon and green onions.

EASY SLOW COOKER POTATO-LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredient and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Add evaporated milk and cheese if used, in the last 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Save some potatoes and mash the rest of them with a potato masher or handheld blender to thicken, or puree for a smooth consistency, adding additional milk or broth if necessary.

SLOW COOKER POTATO LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Slice the leeks, discarding the thick green pieces that are at the ends. Add to a large skillet with the butter and garlic and cook over medium-high heat until the leeks are softened.
• Add to the crock pot along with the potatoes (peeled if you prefer), bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper.
• Add the chicken broth and close the lid. Cook on high for 5 hours or low for 8 hours.
• Once the potatoes have softened enough remove the thyme (if using fresh sprigs) and bay leaves. Use an immersion blender (or food processor or blender) to blend the soup. DO NOT over blend. If you are using a food processer or blender, you will have to blend the soup in small batches.
• Add the cream, blend again a little, then top with chives for garnish. Serve hot with crusty bread.

EASY LEEK AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add stock, potatoes, leeks, parsley, bouquet garni, bouillon cube, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
• Remove soup from heat; discard bouquet garni. Puree soup in the pot using a hand blender.

SLOW COOKER POTATO-LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Place potatoes and leeks in slow cooker. Sprinkle flour over and toss until well-coated. Add the chicken stock and stir, then add the dill and the chopped bacon. Mix well. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or until the potatoes are tender.
• In a blender or food processor, puree the soup until creamy (you can puree the whole pot or just some of it if you prefer a chunkier soup). Add salt and pepper to taste (I find a teaspoon or two of salt really helps boost the flavor).
• Stir in half and half and cheese (if using), then cover and heat an additional 15 minutes.