Our leek and potato soup recipe is a classic for a reason - this is how to make it

Name: Our leek and potato soup recipe is a classic for a reason - this is how to make it
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 onion chopped; 2 leeks, trimmed and sliced; 3 potatoes peeled and chopped into rough 1.5cm chunks; 50 mL white wine; 1 L gluten-free vegetable stock; 1 tbsp. chopped chives or spring onions

Packed with seasonal vegetables, this leek and potato soup recipe is as classic and incredibly wholesome as they come.

By The Good Housekeeping Web teamUpdated: 27 May 2025

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When it comes to classic comfort food, few dishes can match a bowl of leek and potato soup with freshly-baked bread for dunking. Whether you're seeking solace on a cold winter's day or a quick, comforting meal to prepare ahead and enjoy throughout the week, this crowd-pleasing soup recipe has you covered.

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Ingredients

1
onion chopped
2
leeks, trimmed and sliced
3
potatoes peeled and chopped into rough 1.5cm chunks
50 ml
white wine
1 l
gluten-free vegetable stock
1 Tbsp.
chopped chives or spring onions

Directions

1. Step 1
  Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat and gently fry onion and leeks for 5min until beginning to soften. Add the potatoes and wine, then cook for a further 5min, stirring occasionally.
2. Step 2
  Add stock and bring to the boil. Simmer uncovered for 15-20min until the potatoes are tender and cooked through.
3. Step 3
  Whiz in a blender until smooth (or use a hand blender). If the soup is too thick, add a little boiling water and blend again. Adjust seasoning to taste.
4. Step 4
  To serve, divide the soup among warmed bowls, and sprinkle over some chopped chives. Serve.

GH TIPS:

Leek and potato are obviously a match made in heaven, but spring onion works if you find you don't have enough leek! We also love adding some thyme during cooking for a boost of flavour.

You can keep this chunky, or whizz it smooth using a blender (or stick blender) - either is delicious!

We sometimes like to add cooked, shredded chicken at the end, and a can of corn kernels for added nutrients.

If sweet potato is more your thing, we love this sweet potato and chorizo soup recipe for those cold, dreary days.