How many calories are in Creamy Leek and Potato Soup?
Creamy Leek and Potato Soup has about 265 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Creamy Leek and Potato Soup is a Soups And Creams international recipe with 265 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
265 kcal
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1
Protein
13.5 g
About This Recipe
Creamy Leek and Potato Soup is a soups and creams recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around leek, onion, and potato.
Like most enduring soups and creams recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 265 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 40 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Creamy Leek and Potato Soup worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
Finely slice the onion and leek.
Wash, peel and dice the potato.
Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat and stir-fry the leek and onion for 5 minutes.
Add the potatoes and water with a little salt (optional: you can replace with broth). Cook for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are softened.
Cool, blend and strain.
Add the milk and heat before serving, do not bring to a boil.
Serve with chopped scallions.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Moderate
This recipe scores well for protein density and fiber density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
265
Protein
13.5g
Carbs
86.4g
Fat
15.4g
Fiber
10.2g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
Yes
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Creamy Leek and Potato Soup can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Creamy Leek and Potato Soup has about 265 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Creamy Leek and Potato Soup takes about 40 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 40 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Creamy Leek and Potato Soup can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. For dietary needs you can use a plant-based version of Butter. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Creamy Leek and Potato Soup can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Creamy Leek and Potato Soup generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Creamy Leek and Potato Soup gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Creamy Leek and Potato Soup is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
Use a large pot or Dutch oven for Creamy Leek and Potato Soup so there is room to simmer without boiling over.
Creamy Leek and Potato Soup is done when the ingredients are tender and heated through and the flavors have come together. Taste toward the end of cooking and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Yes. Creamy Leek and Potato Soup is suitable for vegetarians as written.
Yes. Creamy Leek and Potato Soup is gluten-free as written, but always double-check packaged ingredients if cross-contact matters to you.
Yes. This recipe includes Milk and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Creamy Leek and Potato Soup can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
To make Creamy Leek and Potato Soup higher in protein, add a lean protein source or swap part of the starch for a higher-protein ingredient. To lower calories, reduce calorie-dense toppings or oils while keeping the core ingredients the same.
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